Music and Movement
2025-08-10 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us on Sunday, August 10th, 12 noon EST/9 am PST, for a structured but instruction-less dance experience for cancer patients and survivors that will meet their needs for joy, healing, connection, emotional expression, and appreciation of what the body can do, as well as a new way of exercising. All movement abilities, including lying in bed, and all bodies are welcome.
Questions? Contact Melissa Rosen.
Register here.
With support from the Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and

From Podium to Patient: 2025 ASCO Updates in Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research
2025-08-13 20:00 | Zoom
Have you heard new cancer research updates in the news, and are not sure what to make of them? Wonder how they apply to you? Join us for our upcoming webinar on Wednesday, August 13th at 8 pm EDT/ 5 pm PDT, as Drs. William Gradishar and Joshua Cohen highlight the latest findings from the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual virtual meeting.
Bonus for our Embrace Community: We invite members of our Embrace community, those facing metastatic breast cancer or advanced ovarian cancer, to stay on at the end of the webinar for an intimate breakout session with our experts and Bonnie Beckoff, Director of Sharsheret Support Services.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Beckoff.
Register here.
With thanks to our generous program sponsor: Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Shalom, Shabbat!
2025-08-15 12:30 | Zoom
Join us for an opportunity to rest and reset at Sharsheret’s quarterly Shalom, Shabbat! program. However you celebrate, and whatever your experience with Shabbat, we can all use an opportunity to recenter ourselves in the midst of treatment, survivorship, or just the normal chaos of life well lived. Come enjoy music, insights and inspiration for the week ahead.
For more information or questions, please contact Shuli Kupchan.
To register, please click here.

Thanks to our sponsors, Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and

Make Your Words Matter: Sharsheret Ambassador Training
2025-09-04 20:00 | Zoom
Are you interested in sharing your story to help others? Planning on wearing pink and teal or speaking during ovarian cancer awareness or breast cancer awareness months? Are you a Peer Supporter? Want to add your healthcare team members to our database?
This training will explore the whys and ways of serving as a Sharsheret Ambassador.
Join us for our annual Sharsheret Summit training!
Open to all. Register here.
Questions? Contact Aimee Sax at asax@sharsheret.org.

Ovarian Cancer Research Breakthroughs
2025-09-08 20:00
This program provides ovarian cancer patients with up-to-date information on innovative treatment strategies, including HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy), maintenance therapy, and targeted treatments guided by tumor molecular profiling. It also highlights opportunities to participate in clinical trials, while addressing prevention efforts for those with hereditary genetic risk and survivorship.
Bonus for our Embrace Community: We invite members of our Embrace community, those facing advanced ovarian cancer, to stay on at the end of the webinar for an intimate breakout session with our expert and Bonnie Beckoff, Director of Sharsheret Support Services.
Register here.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Beckoff at bbeckoff@sharsheret.org.
This webinar is sponsored by:

Sharsheret Partners' Call
2025-09-10 14:00 | Zoom
Are you a volunteer, or on staff at a non-profit organization or congregation? Interested in learning more about running an educational program to enourage your community to be proactive about their health or better support someone facing cancer? Wondering about offering support to those impacted by cancer?
Please join us for a 30 minute conversation on Wednesday, September 10th at 2:00 pm EDT. We’ll introduce you to some new Sharsheret programs to support those in your community, and share some new programmatic ideas. This program is open to all.

To register, click here.
Questions? Contact Melissa Rosen.

Navigating Breast Cancer Through Pregnancy and Beyond
2025-09-16 20:00 | Zoom
Join Sharsheret on Tuesday, September 16th, for an important webinar exploring the intersection of breast cancer, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Whether you are navigating a diagnosis during pregnancy, planning for the future, or supporting someone on this path, this session will offer medical insight, emotional guidance, and practical resources. Our expert speakers will address questions about fertility preservation, treatment timing, breastfeeding safety, and the unique challenges faced by individuals balancing motherhood and survivorship. This program is open to patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone seeking to better understand this complex topic.
Questions? Contact Deborah Litwak.
To register, click here.
Thanks to our generous sponsor, the Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and to our program partner:

Virtual Tashlich: Letting Go of Cancer-Related Trauma in Preparation for the High Holidays
2025-09-26 12:30
As the Jewish New Year approaches, many of us make apologies, ask for forgiveness, and we hope for a new year filled with health and happiness. But facing cancer can complicate the High Holidays. Maybe you can’t travel to spend the holidays with friends or family. Perhaps it is difficult to spend long periods of time at synagogue. And our concerns can extend beyond the practical. While facing such a difficult experience, are we expected to ask for forgiveness? How can we even think about the coming year, as we are still trying to get through the current one? Even the High Holiday liturgy can present challenges.
Join us on Friday, September 26th at 12:30 pm EDT/9:30 am PDT, to help you prepare for more meaningful High Holidays, and the coming new year with special guest, Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner, Executive Director of the Spiritual Care Department, at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, who will speak about personal resilience during the holidays.
Register here.
Questions? Contact Rachel Teicher at rteicher@sharsheret.org.

Before Their Time: Understanding the Rise in Cancer Among Younger Women
2025-09-29 20:00
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring why breast cancer and other cancers are increasingly being diagnosed at younger ages. Dr. Olopade will discuss contributing factors and what steps you can take to stay informed and remain proactive about your health.
Register here.
Questions? Contact Elissa Love at elove@sharsheret.org.

The Impact of Culturally Competent Cancer Care: A Healthcare Professional Training
2025-10-16 13:00
Join us on Thursday, October 16th at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT for a free, one-hour, national training. It is appropriate for all health care professionals who have contact with patients, including doctors, nurses, social workers, genetic counselors, patient navigators, and more. Free continuing education credit may be available through ACCME, ANCC, ASWB and NYSW. Content includes the importance of culturally competent cancer care for all, genetic information and cultural nuances, as well as an introduction to the free resources Sharsheret can provide for you and your patients.
Register here.

In the Waiting Room: Managing Scanxiety
2025-10-23 20:00
Cancer often leads to anxiety on many different levels, and scanxiety, the feelings that emerge while waiting for test results, is particularly challenging. Scans are prescribed to diagnose cancer, stage a cancer diagnosis, determine if treatment is working, as well as check for a potential recurrence.
If you are in treatment, a survivor, or living with heightened cancer risk, join us to explore scanxiety, its unexpected impact, and ways to mitigate its effects.
Bonus for our Embrace Community: We invite members of our Embrace community, those facing metastatic breast cancer or advanced ovarian cancer, to stay on at the end of the webinar for an intimate breakout session with our experts and Bonnie Beckoff, Director of Sharsheret Support Services.
Register here.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Beckoff at bbeckoff@sharsheret.org.

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The Waiting Room Program is sponsored by:

The Embrace Break out Room is sponsored by:

Real Talk with the Boobie Docs & Sharsheret: Genetics, Risk, and Resilience
2025-10-27 20:00
Join Sharsheret, Alpha Epsilon Phi, and Dr. Robyn Roth (@Boobiedocs) for a candid and engaging conversation about breast health, genetics, and proactive care.
We’ll explore practical steps you can take to protect your health and the importance of learning your cancer genetic history.
Whether you’re curious, concerned, or simply want to be informed, this webinar will empower you with knowledge and support.
Register here.

Protein Priorities: Here's what you really need to know to reduce cancer risk
2025-10-28 16:00
Join Rachel Beller, MS, RDN — CEO of the Beller Nutritional Institute and a leading cancer nutrition and weight management expert for a science-backed webinar that cuts through the confusion around protein and cancer risk. Discover how the type and amount of protein in your diet can impact long-term health and practical actionable steps you can start using today.
Register here.
Questions? Contact Avigayil Keiser – akeiser@sharsheret.org

Managing Side Effects for Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Through Treatment and Survivorship
2025-10-29 20:00
Cancer treatments can take a lasting physical toll, impacting comfort, mobility, and daily life. This webinar will focus on common challenges faced by people during and after treatment for breast cancer and ovarian cancer including fatigue, pain, psychological challenges (like anxiety, depression, and PTSD), lymphedema, neuropathy, and pelvic floor challenges such as recurrent UTIs, urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency of urination, pain with urination, dyspareunia, vaginal atrophy, and defecatory dysfunction. City of Hope Orange County experts Dr. Seth Cohen, FACS, Program Director, Reconstructive Urology and Survivorship Fellowship, and Dr. Jessica Cheng, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Supportive Care Medicine, will explore practical, evidence-based strategies to manage these challenges and highlight how care strategies can improve physical well-being during and after treatment.
Register here.
Questions? Contact Symone Sass at ssass@sharsheret.org.

Unpacking Breast Cancer: Understanding Stages, Common Types, and Rare Forms
2025-10-30 20:00
Join us for an informative webinar on breast cancer, where we’ll explore the stages of the disease, from early detection to advanced progression. Learn about the most common types, such as ductal and lobular carcinomas, as well as rare forms like inflammatory and triple-negative breast cancer. This session aims to empower attendees with knowledge to better understand diagnosis, treatment options, and support resources.
Bonus for our Embrace Community: We invite members of our Embrace community, those facing metastatic breast cancer or advanced ovarian cancer, to stay on at the end of the webinar for an intimate breakout session with our experts and Bonnie Beckoff, Director of Sharsheret Support Services.
Register here.
Questions? Contact Symone Sass at ssass@sharsheret.org.
The Embrace Breakout Room is sponsored by:

The Power Between the Words: Finding Meaning in the Darkness
2025-11-05 20:00 | Zoom
Join us for the third in our series of processing the cancer experience through creative writing. Poet Hadara Ben-Nadav is known for her unique blackout poetry. She can take a document, artfully remove the majority of the words, and create an entirely new piece. By taking something scary and overwhelming, such as an article about cancer, and removing the majority of the words, we can reveal something empowering hidden in the larger story.
We’ll provide several written pieces to work with, or feel free to bring your own.
Register here.
Questions? Contact Melissa Rosen.

Hadara Bar-Nadav is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Poetry, the Lucille Medwick Award from the Poetry Society of America, a fellowship from the Poetry Foundation, and other honors. She is the author of five books of poetry, most recently The Animal Is Chemical (Four Way Books, 2024), awarded the Levis Prize in Poetry, selected by Jericho Brown. Her other books are The New Nudity (Saturnalia Books, 2017); Lullaby (with Exit Sign) (Saturnalia Books, 2013), awarded the Saturnalia Books Poetry Prize; The Frame Called Ruin (New Issues, 2012), Editor’s Selection/Runner Up for the Green Rose Prize; and A Glass of Milk to Kiss Goodnight (Margie/Intuit House, 2007), awarded the Margie Book Prize. She is also the author of two chapbooks, Fountain and Furnace (Tupelo Press, 2015), awarded the Sunken Garden Poetry Prize, and Show Me Yours (Laurel Review/Green Tower Press 2010), awarded the Midwest Poets Series Prize. In addition, she is co-author with Michelle Boisseau of the best-selling textbook Writing Poems, 8 th ed. (Pearson, 2011). Her poetry has appeared in the American Poetry Review, The Believer, The Kenyon Review, Ploughshares, and elsewhere. A current reader for POETRY, she is a Professor of English and teaches in the MFA program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

From Surgery to Symmetry: Latest Advances in Breast Reconstruction and Nipple Tattooing
2025-11-12 20:00
This program offers patients, and those considering prphylactic surgery, up-to-date information on the latest advances in breast reconstruction, including resensation techniques, sixth-generation breast implants, natural tissue reconstruction, and revision procedures to improve both comfort and aesthetics.
Participants will also hear from a pioneer and powerhouse in the field of paramedical tattooing.
Register here.

Shalom, Shabbat!
2025-11-14 12:30 | Zoom
Join us on Friday, Novmber 14th for an opportunity to rest and reset at Sharsheret’s quarterly Shalom, Shabbat! program, this time with a bit of Thanksgiving spirit and gratitude! However you celebrate, and whatever your experience with Shabbat, we can all use an opportunity to recenter ourselves in the midst of treatment, survivorship, or just the normal chaos of life well lived. Come enjoy music, along with insights and inspiration from Rabbi Efrat Zarren-Zohar, for the week ahead.
Register here.

For more information or questions, please contact Deborah Litwak.

Music and Movement
2025-11-16 12:00 | Zoom
Join us on Sunday, November 16th, 12pm EST/9am PST, for a structured but instruction-less dance experience for cancer patients and survivors that will meet their needs for joy, healing, connection, emotional expression, and appreciation of what the body can do, as well as a new way of exercising. All movement abilities, including lying in bed, and all bodies are welcome.
Register here.
Questions? Contact Rachel Teicher.
Presented with support from Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 of the Centers for Disease and Prevention.

Sharsheret National Mikvah Training
2025-11-16 20:00, 2025-11-18 23:30 | Zoom
Are you a mikvah attendant? An administrator or halachic guide? Do you volunteer in another way? Then this training is not to be missed! Sharsheret’s annual National Mikvah Training will guide all who are involved with providing a comfortable, meaningful mikvah experience for those impacted by cancer.
Participants will learn about the concerns and needs of those impacted by cancer, identify halachic concerns when it comes to immersion, and how to best create a welcoming enviroment. Please note that Sharsheret will not provide halachic guidance, but simply identify potential issues for participants to discuss with their mikvah’s halachic authority.
This one-hour training is free of charge and open to all. There are two dates to choose from. Please choose the one that works best for you.
To register for the Sunday, November 16th at 8:00 pm Eastern training, please click here.
To register for the Tuesday, November 18th at 11:30 noon Eastern training, please click here.
Questions? Contact Melissa Rosen, Director of Training and Education.

Supporting the Supporters: Navigating Rights and Resources for Caregivers
2025-11-17 20:00 | Zoom
Join Sharsheret as Joanna Fawzy Doran of Triage Cancer leads an informative discussion on the rights and resources available to those caring for a loved one with cancer. We’ll explore key legal protections for caregivers as well as practical tools to help manage the challenges of caregiving. Whether you’re currently supporting someone through cancer or want to better understand how to advocate for caregivers, this webinar will provide clear guidance, useful resources, and actionable next steps.
Register here.
Questions? Contact Rebecca Mendelsberg.

Joanna is a cancer rights attorney, author, speaker, and CEO of Triage Cancer, a national, nonprofit organization providing free education on practical and legal issues that may impact individuals coping with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources. Joanna has spent more than thirty years working on behalf of individuals with cancer, including five as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Loyola Law School, teaching a seminar in Cancer Rights Law, and eight at the John Wayne Cancer Institute’s Psychosocial Care Program and Positive Appearance Center. She has also taught a Community Advocacy Clinic, as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Wayne State University Law School. Joanna co-authored the book, Cancer Rights Law, for the American Bar Association – the first and only book of its kind. The second edition of Cancer Rights Law was released in 2025. In 2020, she wrote a chapter Cancer-Related Legal Issues, for the Oncology Nursing Society’s book, Oncology Nurse Navigation: Delivering Patient-Centered Care Across the Continuum. In 2017, she wrote Preventing or Minimizing Financial Toxicity Across the Continuum of Cancer Care, a chapter for the Oncology Nursing Society’s book, Cancer Survivorship: Transdisciplinary, Patient-Centered Approaches to the Season of Survival. In 2009, she also contributed to a book entitled, Work and Cancer Survivors. And, her work has appeared in a variety of other publications, such as Psycho-Oncology, Heal, CURE, and Coping with Cancer. Joanna earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations from the University of California Los Angeles and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School Los Angeles. She has also received the American Cancer Society Leadership in Oncology Navigation (ACS LION) Certificate and the ACS LION Clinical Trials Navigation Certificate.

The Power to Prevent: A Men's Guide to Cancer Risk Reduction
2025-11-24 20:00 | Zoom
Join Sharsheret for our annual discussion about how hereditary cancer risks affect men, cancers that are of particular concern (e.g. pancreatic, prostate, melanoma, colon, and male breast cancer), and recommended screenings to be proactive about your health and your family’s health.
With gastroenterologist Dr. Arkady Broder, urologist Dr. Darren Bryk, and Sharsheret’s own genetic counselor, Peggy Cottrell, we will explore hereditary cancer genetics in men, identifying first symptoms, and more importantly, steps we can all take to reduce risk.
This webinar is open to all, regardless of gender.
Register here.
Questions? Contact Melissa Rosen.

Presented with support from:
The Siegmund and Edith Blumenthal Memorial Fund
The Max & Anna, Ben & Sarah Baran and Milton Baran Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
The Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Dr. Arkady Broder is a gastroenterologist serving NJ. He attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, where he received his medical degree and then completed both his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at Beth Israel Medical Center.
Dr. Broder is a part of Saint Peter’s Healthcare and is board certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the Medical Society of the State of New York.
Dr. Broder was chief resident during internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center. He is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish. His awareness of these different languages makes him accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Dr. Broder is devoted to ensuring the longevity of his patients’ health and developing long-lasting relationships with them. He takes his time to understand symptoms and give correct diagnoses to ensure the continued health of all his patients.

Dr. Darren Bryk’s is a urologist who’s expertise spans the full spectrum of men’s wellness. He currently works as a urologist for Urology Medical Specialists in South Florida. Dr. Bryk completed his undergraduate education at NYU College of Arts and Science, received his MD from NYU School of Medicine, completed residency at the Cleveland Clinic and an Andrology Fellowship at the University of Virginia.

Dr. Bryk is diligent in connecting with every single one of his patients, which he believes is the best way to provide excellent care and achieve successful outcomes. Dr. Bryk works to provide comprehensive treatment strategies to his patients that include education on the issue, behavioral and mental health options and medication and surgery if needed. He belives the doctor-patient partnership is of utmost importance.

Peggy Cottrell, MS, CGC, Genetics Program Manager, is a graduate of the Sarah Lawrence College Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program. At Sharsheret, Peggy consults with women and families and answers individual questions about their family histories, BRCA mutations, and personal risks of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, and contributes to the development and implementation of Sharsheret’s hereditary cancer resources and programs.

Tranquil Thursdays - December-January
2025-12-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Join Sharsheret to relax and feel rejuvenated through movement. Register here.

Demystifying Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know
2025-12-04 20:00 | Zoom
Curious about clinical trials? Learn how they move from an idea to research to trials, how to talk with your doctor about getting involved, and what to expect if you join one. We’ll separate myths from facts, explain your rights as a participant, and help you feel confident discussing trials with your care team. With Dr. Richard Finn, Professor of Medicine at the Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology.
Bonus for our Embrace Community: We invite members of our Embrace community, those facing metastatic breast or advanced ovarian cancer, to stay on at the end of the webinar for an intimate breakout session with our speaker and Bonnie Beckoff, Director of Sharsheret Support Services.
Register here.
Questions? Contact Melissa Rosen.
Presented with support from:

Dr Richard Finn is a professor of Medicine at the Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology. He was an undergraduate at UCLA where he was involved with early laboratory studies investigating the HER2 oncogene and the development of monoclonal antibodies to this target in breast cancer with Dr. Dennis Slamon. He participated in the pre-clinical studies that defined the clinical candidate that eventually humanized and became the FDA approved agent trastuzumab (Herceptin). He went on to medical school at USC then returned to UCLA for his clinical training in Internal Medicine and then Hematology/ Oncology.
He currently splits his time between patient care and directing the Translational Research Laboratory in the Division of Hematology/Oncology. His research interests are focused in the development of targeted therapeutics for solid tumors across histologies to support the larger efforts of the department. His personal interests lie in the development of these targeted agents in Hepato-biliary and breast cancers. He has two-half days dedicated to patient care, one of which is as a leader in the multi-disciplinary hepato-biliary cancer program at UCLA where he is involved with clinical studies aimed at bringing novel therapeutics into the treatment of patients with these malignancies.

From Risk to Action: Navigating Hereditary Cancer Genetic Testing
2025-12-09 20:00 - 21:00
Join Sharsheret’s Peggy Cottrell and JScreen’s Karen Grinzaid for a clear, accessible look at hereditary cancer genetic testing. This webinar will explain who should consider testing, what today’s panels look for, and how to interpret results in real-life contexts. Whether you’re exploring your family history or seeking proactive health guidance, this session will equip you with the information you need.
Register here.
Sponsors: Ambry BRCA initiative of Colorado, AstraZeneca, JScreen, Appleman series, CDC

Tranquil Thursdays - December-January
2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-08 14:00 - 15:00

Balancing Work & Cancer
2026-01-14 20:00
Working after a cancer diagnosis can come with many unexpected challenges. This presentation will focus on some of the ways to manage working during treatment. Regardless of where you are in your cancer experience, this presentation can provide you with information to help you make informed decisions when it comes to working after a cancer diagnosis.
Register here.
For more information contact Symone Sass at ssass@sharsheret.org.
