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 →