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 →

After finishing the 2006 ING NYC Marathon, I knew I would like to do it again one day, but this time for a charity organization. Being able to cross the finish line in 2011 on behalf of Sharsheret, an outstanding national breast cancer and ovarian cancer organization that… Continue reading →

Do you love Thanksgiving but hate all the preparations!Order our delicious pies to save time and support a worthy cause!  All Bake Sale proceeds will benefit  and the Stephanie Sussman and Ann Nadrich Memorial Fundestablished to support programming for Jewish women and… Continue reading →

Running the ING NYC Marathon has been a goal of both mine and Briana’s for many years.  Since we began running long distances we have completed 2 full marathons in Disney World and the Miami ING Half Marathon.  For the last three years we applied… Continue reading →

Sharsheret is an organization that I believe is has a vital role in the community where I am from (5 Towns), where my wife is from (Upper West Side), and currently where we live (Washington Heights). As someone who knows many people that have or are going through cancer, the… Continue reading →

It is very meaningful to me to run in support of Sharsheret.  Like most people, I have family and friends who are survivors of breast cancer, and others who unfortunately did not survive.  I have seen the tremendous struggle these brave and strong women went through… Continue reading →

I’m running to support Sharsheret because it helps supports women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Such a simple concept, but so incredibly valuable: to have someone to talk to about what you are going through, to tell you things you ought to know about… Continue reading →

It has been a great pleasure and distinct honor to be involved with Sharsheret for the past decade. I care for a large number of young Orthodox Jewish women with breast cancer.  In the pre-Sharsheret era, many of my patients felt very isolated, frightened, and unable to… Continue reading →