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November 2019
Breast Cancer Packing Project
The JPOW (4th -6th grade students) students at The Community Synagogue will be creating care packages for the Gerald J. Friedman Center for Breast Cancer and Lymphatic Surgery. For more information contact Allison Merims, Youth Coordinator at The Community Synagogue, 516-441-0867. Sharsheret’s support in this program is made possible with generous support from
Find out more »Taking Charge: Lessons for Healthy Living, Healthy Lifestyle and Community Care
Join Chabad of Roslyn and Nancy Cohen, Sharsheret’s Long Island Program Coordinator for a presentation and conversation about healthy living, healthy lifestyle and creating a caring community. For more information or to RSVP contact Chaya Wilansky at 845-647-7401. Sharsheret’s support in this program is made possible with generous support from
Find out more »Breast Health: Get your questions answered
Join Sharsheret for an evening that brings together Jewish women impacted by breast and ovarian cancer, during treatment and through the years of survivorship. Caregivers are welcome. Connect with other women touched by these issues Ask your most pressing questions Learn about Sharsheret’s launch in the Valley With Leslie Botnick, M.D. Senior Director, Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Located at Valley Beth Shalom in the Bernstein Balcony 15739 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436 Kosher wine and snacks will be served.…
Find out more »You, Your Family, and Your Jewish Cancer Genes: Everything You Need to Know
Hear from Sharsheret's Genetics Program Coordinator, Peggy Cottrell, MS, CGC, as she discusses how genetics and hereditary breast and ovarian cancer can impact you and your family, the importance of family communication about genetics, and how to care for someone who is BRCA+. The webinar will also include important updates from the National Society of Genetic Counselors conference. A Sharsheret peer supporter will share her personal story and a live question and answer session will follow the presentation. Register here…
Find out more »Cake Wars
Yavneh will host their annual Sharsheret Cake Wars on November 21st. Create a team, wear pink, and join the fun while raising breast cancer awareness. Learn the facts and about your cancer history speak out to friends and loved ones and empower others. Check out the Hillel website for more information and to sign-up.
Find out more »What’s Jewish about Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Breast and ovarian cancers affect all aspects of a woman’s life, including physical, emotional and spiritual. Sharsheret will share resources, information about Sharsheret’s support programs, and tips for early detection and prevention. Learn to take charge of your heath with Sharsheret. This event is open to the public, no RSVP required but suggested. To register click here.
Find out more »Mitzvah Manicures
Join the Jewish Center for Mitzvah Manicures and support Sharsheret! $15 for a regular manicure. For more information or to register, click here.
Find out more »Pink Shabbat: Sharsheret Panel
Join Temple Beth Hillel for Shabbat Dinner followed by a speaker and panel about community resources for facing breast and ovarian cancer as well as helping those in your community facing breast or ovarian cancer with a discussion about bikkur cholim. Visit https://shar.es/a30983 for more information. Dinner $18 adult/ $12 child. For more info or to RSVP contact the main office at 818-763-9148. Speaker: Dr. Nimmi Kapoor, Breast Surgical Oncologist 6pm Service 7pm Dinner 8pm Panel This event made possible…
Find out more »Seudah Shlishit
Melissa K. Rosen, Sharsheret’s Director of Community Education, will be speaking at The Jewish Center during Seudah Shlishit on November 23rd. Learn what’s Jewish about breast and ovarian cancer and how to be proactive about your health.
Find out more »Pies for Prevention
Join Sharsheret for the Annual Pies for Prevention Bake sale benefiting Sharsheret’s ovarian cancer program. To sign up to bake or for more information, contact [email protected] or visit https://sharsheret.org/get-involved/pies-for-prevention/.
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