Melissa K. Rosen, Sharsheret’s Director of National Outreach will educate the rabbis of the Jewish Emergent Network about the unique issues that impact Jewish women facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, how they can provide spiritual and communal support, and encourage the community to do the same, and finally, how Sharsheret can help. To bring a Cultural Competency Training to your community, or for more information, contact Melissa Rosen, at [email protected] or 866.474.2774. Made possible with the support of Basser…

Join Sharsheret Supports Partner, the Breast Cancer Resource Center of the YWCA Princeton, for ongoing meetups for patients and survivors of stage I, II or III breast cancer. Monthly meetings will help participants cope with the immediate and long-term effects of breast cancer and its treatment. Discussions will focus on the issues of importance to those in the group, and may include managing hair loss, fatigue, chemo-brain, body image, employment issues, while also focusing on practical ways to move beyond…

The program, presented in collaboration with Sharsheret Support Partner, Gilda’s Club NYC, is open to those facing any cancer, and their caregivers. The presentation will focus on privacy, diagnosis and support. Many facing cancer have had to comfort others, as they shared their diagnosis. At this event, we will address the needed balance between privacy and disclosure, how and when to share a diagnosis, and how to best support someone who is facing cancer. Gilda’s Club Members please register online…

Join Temple Beth El in Tacoma, WA on Friday, May 31st at 6 pm for a Sharsheret Pink & Teal Shabbat. Learn about breast and ovarian cancer and their impact on the Jewish community with speaker, Tara Coffin, a research scientist from Magenta. (https://magenta.mdanderson.org.) Wearing pink and/or teal is encouraged this evening. For more information and RSVP for dinner ($5 - pink challah, baked potato bar buffet and teal iced cupcakes, following Shabbat service), please contact: Marlene Motola, Pacific District…

Join our Sharsheret Supports Partner, the Rales JFS for a monthly breast and ovarian cancer support group. Meetings combine monthly support and wellness topics including nutrition, mindfulness and exercise. Sessions are facilitated by Kira Vainberg, INHC and Elissa Love, MSW and meet at 6:15 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at the Boca Raton Synagogue, 7900 Montoya Circle. For more information or to RSVP contact Kira Vainberg at 561-852-6067 or [email protected]

Join Sharsheret Supports Partner, the Bikur Cholim Chesed Organization, at their monthly friendship gatherings for frum women who are in treatment or have been in treatment for cancer. The gathering will take place on Tuesday, June 4th, at the Bikur Cholim Office, 5216 11th Ave from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Confidential meetings are free of charge. Come hear interesting guest speakers and meet others “who understand,” while enjoying a light, healthy snack. Facilitated by Yafa Fetman, MHC. Please contact…

Once again, Sharsheret will be exhibiting at the AOSW conference. As we connect with oncology social workers from throughout the country, Sharsheret will share patient resources and promote Cultural Competency Trainings. If you are planning to attend, please visit our booth.