Hackensack, New Jersey (March 17, 2003)— Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women fighting breast cancer, will present the symposium, “How Do We Care For Our Children? Issues for Women and Men Facing Breast Cancer” on Monday, May 19, 2003. The symposium is sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation North Jersey Affiliate, CancerCare, and Gilda’s Club, and will be held at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center’s Hoffman Auditorium. Continue reading →

Hackensack, New Jersey (January 3, 2003)— Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization of cancer survivors dedicated to addressing the unique concerns of young Jewish women facing breast cancer, recently celebrated its first anniversary. The organization will mark the event at a celebration honoring its volunteers on February 25, 2003.
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Hackensack, New Jersey (December 11, 2002)–Rochelle Shoretz, Founder and Executive Director of Sharsheret, has been awarded one of eight prestigious Joshua Venture Fellowships for her work in establishing the national organization of cancer survivors dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by young Jewish women living with breast cancer. The two-year fellowship will provide venture funding, entrepreneurial training, and technical assistance to further the development of Sharsheret.
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Teaneck, New Jersey (November 29, 2001)–Rochelle Shoretz, former Law Clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the United States Supreme Court, has founded Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization of cancer survivors dedicated to addressing the unique challenges facing young Jewish women living with breast cancer. By pairing those in their 20s and 30s who share similar life experiences as well as diagnoses, Sharsheret aims to provide support and resources for young Jewish women fighting breast cancer.
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