Every year on the holiday of Shavuot we celebrate receiving the Torah – a gift given to the Jewish people more than 3,000 years ago.  Most of us have been the recipients of kindness and generosity by virtue of our membership in the Jewish community and we, as a people,… Continue reading →

When I was 20, my parents came to see me unexpectedly at college. They told me that my mom had stage 2 breast cancer and was going to be having a mastectomy and chemotherapy in the coming months. I was scared for her and I was scared of losing her. My mom, my rock, was sick. She… Continue reading →

Oh dating! People say it's fun, but is it really The butterflies, bad dates, labels, unreturned phone calls. I would call it hard, to say the least. When you've tested positive for the BRCA gene at 24, dating is even more challenging. I kept asking myself, who would want to date… Continue reading →

On Monday, April 2nd 2012, I had the privilege of being asked to speak at a Sharsheret Supports Breast Cancer Symposium at the Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service in Delray Beach, Florida.  This one of a kind program was co-sponsored by 10 large companies and organizations,… Continue reading →

In the Passover story, we learn that the Jewish people are told, from an authoritative and reliable source, that they are to leave Egypt immediately in order to save their lives. They quickly gather their families and belongings, including unleavened bread which had no time to… Continue reading →

Good Luck To Team Sharsheret Athletes Participating In Races This March!Dear Athletes,Tomorrow, two of you - our incredible athletes - will compete in the Jerusalem Marathon, marking Team Sharsheret’s participation for the first time in the Israel race.  This very same… Continue reading →

The past seven years since I was first diagnosed with breast cancer have been life changing for me and for my family. I am grateful for the wonderful medical and personal care I received. However, I can’t bear to think that my daughters and the mothers, daughters, and sisters… Continue reading →

Among my many identities, I am a Jew and I am a cancer survivor.  The intersection of these two roles inspired me to get involved with Sharsheret.Two summers ago, my routine pap smear showed misplaced and mysterious cells.  Follow-up biopsies and, ultimately a full… Continue reading →

There is proper decorum when entering the sanctuary of a synagogue or temple. We are expected to sit quietly and the Rabbi may even suspend the service until all congregants remain silent.This is definitely not the case on Purim. On this day, we enter the sanctuary dressed in… Continue reading →

Posted with permission from Repair The World, www.werepair.org.March is Women’s History Month – a month dedicated to the amazing women – from Sojourner Truth and Amelia Earhart to J.K. Rowling and Gabrielle Giffords – who have changed the shape of history in ways both… Continue reading →

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, some people want to keep the news to themselves or share it only with a small group of loved ones. I was the opposite. I wanted to tell all of my family and friends. I wanted to serve as a “cautionary tale” to prompt my friends in… Continue reading →

  Are you an aspiring athlete and dream of completing a triathlon, or an experienced athlete who didn't get a slot in the lottery  Join Team Sharsheret at the New York City Triathlon on July 8th for the most meaningful competitive experience of a… Continue reading →

Teaneck Marriott at GlenpointeTeaneck, New JerseyGail ProppGuest of HonorMoe RiceRecipient of the Lisa Altman Volunteer Tribute Award Reserve your seats today! For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please call 866.474.2774 or email… Continue reading →

"What started as a personal goal of losing weight and running the marathon became a national goal of raising awareness about breast cancer and Sharsheret's programs."- Josh Rozenberg  Team Sharsheret Athlete Whether you want to kick off the New Year on the right foot… Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe 2012 is already here!  We’re kicking off the New Year with a whirlwind US trip to hear from you.  You may remember that in September of this year, Sharsheret was awarded a federal grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to… Continue reading →

We begin the first night of Chanukah with one candle. Of course, this candle is never really alone. The Shamash, the candle that is responsible for the spark, the light from which each subsequent candle is lit, is truly the first candle. The lone flame from the Shamash lights… Continue reading →

I just returned from the 34th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), where Sharsheret hosted an exhibit booth to introduce the organization to health care professionals worldwide, and at which I presented on a panel addressing cultural diversity in cancer care.  It… Continue reading →

It’s turkey time again! I don’t eat the bird anymore. Perhaps it’s because after my bout with breast cancer, I lost my appetite for the flying creature. For me, the holiday turkey became analogous to my breast cancer experience. I felt like I was THE Thanksgiving Turkey of… Continue reading →

"I am proud to run this marathon with Team Sharsheret in honor of those who continue to fight their battle against breast cancer."- Renana Silverman  Team Sharsheret 2011 ING NYC MarathonDo you love working out and want to challenge yourself but don't know where to… Continue reading →

You’ve been training for months – some of you with Coach Moe, some of you in pairs, others going at it solo.  You found a routine – the time of day you prefer to run, the gear you wear, the route you take.  You set a course and began to feel prepared.  And… Continue reading →