By: Bonnie Stein, Sharsheret Peer SupporterI do not believe my story to be unique, my journey special or my life inspiring, even though for years people have been telling me just that. I will admit that being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 at the age of 32, the mother of… Continue reading →

Have you ever dreamed of running the ING New York City Marathon Now your dream can come true! Team Sharsheret has 5 slots for the ING New York City Marathon on November 7, 2010! We: Provide a coveted slot in the ING New York City Marathon Present a training schedule motivating… Continue reading →

By: Shera Dubitsky, Clinical SupervisorWhen most people think about the holiday of Shavuot, I imagine that the first association is with the receiving of the Torah. It is tradition to stay up all night learning and studying. Another coveted tradition is eating dairy throughout… Continue reading →

Join Sharsheret and Ping Mobile as we launch the “Text For Your Next”SM mobile alert campaign to promote breast health awareness. Text the word “Sharsheret” and we’ll send you a reminder to schedule your annual mammogram, ultrasound, or other breast cancer screening in… Continue reading →

In honor of Mother’s Day, we’d like to share a meaningful email we received from the mother of one of our Callers. Wishing all of our readers a very happy Mother’s Day!“You so graciously sent a package of toys for my grandchildren, information packets, a magnificent… Continue reading →

By: Rochelle Shoretz, Executive Director I recently returned from a five day conference hosted by the American Association of Cancer Research, in which I participated as a member of the Survivor-Scientist Program. It was an opportunity for those scientists at the heart of… Continue reading →

By: Elana Silber, Director of OperationsWhat a monumental day for Sharsheret! Sitting in the front row at an historic Press Conference at Susan G. Komen for the Cure in Washington, DC last Wednesday, Rochelle Shoretz and I were thrilled to hear Nancy Brinker, the Founder of… Continue reading →

Tune in today to watch Sharsheret's Founder and Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz participate in a taping of an episode of The Dr. Oz Show addressing breast cancer risk and prevention. The episode features singer-songwriter and breast cancer survivor Sheryl Crow, who… Continue reading →

By: Ellen Kleinhaus, Sharsheret Project Manager When you are training for a half-marathon, why doesn’t anyone tell you that it can rain And rain it did! This past Sunday, April 26th, Team Sharsheret members Dana Adler, Nikki Sausen, and myself ran, despite a heavy… Continue reading →

By: Sharsheret Link Program Peer Supporter Seven years after my aunt survived breast cancer, she learned that she was a BRCA2 gene carrier and had the incredible burden of responsibility to share this with our family. We soon learned that not only was my paternal aunt a… Continue reading →

By: Shera Dubitsky, MEd, MA, Sharsheret Clinical Supervisor As I dusted off my Hagaddah in preparation for the upcoming holiday of Passover, I took a few moments to scan the text. I recognized that this ancient story possessed many current themes that can help inspire us as… Continue reading →

Please join us as we collaborate with Jewish organizations in Florida to present “ARE YOU AT RISK Our Community’s Response to Breast Cancer.” Panelists Dr. Alajandra Perez (Memorial Breast Cancer Centers), Hon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (US House of Representatives), and… Continue reading →

Ethan Zohn, 2002 winner of the reality television show Survivor, will be the Keynote Speaker at Sharsheret’s Annual Benefit Luncheon on Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Teaneck, New Jersey. Select guests will also have the opportunity to meet Ethan at an exclusive pre-program… Continue reading →

  We are excited to introduce the five Team Sharsheret athletes who will compete in the Nautica/NYC Triathlon on July 18, 2010. Our athletes have already begun to train for this Olympic Distance Race that includes swimming, biking, and running! They participated in… Continue reading →

Founder and Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will host a Sharsheret exhibit booth at the 10th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer in Atlanta, Georgia this Friday-Saturday, February 26-27th. Visit Rochelle at Booth 39 to learn about Sharsheret’s new… Continue reading →

JTA and The Fundermentalist, the Forward and its Sisterhood Blog, eJewish Philanthropy, Jewcy, Jewschool, the Jewish Federations of North America, and 31 Days, 31 Ideas, have partnered to publish one new idea each day of February from 28 different Jewish thinkers in an effort… Continue reading →

by: Tzvi Solomon Today, thousands of teenagers stand with the people diagnosed with breast cancer, those who are survivors, and the families and friends who have been affected by breast cancer. We stand with them in 3 different countries, 14 different states and 45 different… Continue reading →

by: Helene Schonbrun My youngest daughter is running around excitedly practicing songs and dances and a one-sentence part for her upcoming Chag HaSiddur (prayer book celebration). This event is a major milestone for Jewish day school first-graders, a culmination of their being… Continue reading →

As we look towards 2010, we are proud to highlight the Best of Sharsheret 2009. Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year. Sharsheret's genetics poster abstract, To Test or Not to Test: The Influence of Ashkenazi Jewish Ethnicity, was chosen for display at the International… Continue reading →

Whether you've raced before or have only dreamed of competing, join Team Sharsheret as we partner with Triathlon Team Full Throttle in the NYC Triathlon, July 18, 2010! We: Provide a coveted slot in the now sold-out Triathlon, race registration, and related fees … Continue reading →