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SUMMARY:Pink Challah Bake
DESCRIPTION:The Sharsheret Club at Columbia University is hosting a Pink Challah bake on May 1st at 7PM in the Kraft Center. A Sharsheret speaker will be sharing her genetics story and how Sharsheret was able to support her.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/pink-challah-bake-45/
LOCATION:Columbia University/Barnard College\, New York\, NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:How Can I Help?
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/how-can-i-help/
LOCATION:West Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:2025 TD Bank Bike Tour\, NYC
DESCRIPTION:Sharsheret is proud to offer a FUN FAMILY OPPORTUNITY for all and a way to make your miles meaningful! As an official charity partner for the 2025 TD Five Boro Bike tour join thousands of cyclists of all ages and skill levels from around the world as you ride through five boroughs of New York City on streets that are car free – the roads\, the bridges are yours\, and the City are yours! \nYour efforts will raise awareness and fund Sharsheret’s free national breast cancer and ovarian cancer programs that benefit thousands of Jewish women and families nationwide. \n\nA free slot in the 2025 TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour\nPreferred start wave assignments at the top of the Tour\nA light breakfast at the start\nA hot buffet lunch at the post-ride festival\nAccess to all exclusive Charity Rider areas at the start line and finish festival\nOngoing fundraising assistance and tips from Sharsheret staff\, along with a personalized fundraising page.\nOfficial Team Sharsheret bike jersey and swag.\nAccess to a private What’s App group for Team Sharsheret athletes to share fundraising tips and tricks.\n\nAS A TEAM SHARSHERET ATHLETE YOU WILL: \n\nCommit to raise $1\,800 by race day May 4\, 2025. All participants will be required to sign a fundraising agreement that acknowledges the fundraising requirement and deadline. A $100 Team Sharsheret registration fee will be put towards your fundraising commitment.\nNotify friends and family of your participation in the 2025 TD Five Boro Bike Tour through email\, social media and conversations!\nHave the competitive experience of a lifetime.\n\nFor more information please contact Director of National Outreach\, Ellen Kleinhaus at ekleinhaus@sharsheret.org or 866.474.2774. \nFor race details\, please visit the 2025 TD Five Boro Bike Tour. \nApply Now
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/td-bank-bike-tour-2025/
CATEGORIES:Team Sharsheret
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T170722Z
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SUMMARY:Oakland Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Early detection saves lives\, but support is crucial at every stage of the cancer journey. Join us for an interactive panel discussion with medical professionals and community members as we explore the importance of screenings\, how to support loved ones from diagnosis to survivorship\, and ways caregivers can care for themselves\, too. \nThis event has been postponed\, please keep an eye out for an email with the new date. \n 
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/oakland-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth Jacob
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SUMMARY:Care Packages for Sharsheret
DESCRIPTION:Join Yavneh Young Professionals in Washington Heights for a meaningful and impactful evening as we come together to pack care kits on behalf of Sharsheret\, a national nonprofit supporting women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer. These thoughtfully assembled care kits are filled with comforting and practical items\, such as cozy socks\, lip balm\, tea\, journals\, and educational resources\, and are designed to support individuals undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/care-packages-for-sharsheret/
LOCATION:Washington Heights\, NY\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T190840Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Girls HS Softball Invitational
DESCRIPTION:This year the 2025 HS Softball Invitational will host a Sharsheret Skills Competition. Players from the Frisch School\, Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls\, Naaleh High School for Girls New Jersey\, Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School\, Ilan High School\, and Charles E Smith Jewish Day will participate in the weekend with programming led by 4G NCSY. For more information\, please contact Ellen Kleinhaus\, ekleinhaus@sharsheret.org.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/2025-girls-hs-softball-invitational/
LOCATION:Private Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T183000
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SUMMARY:What You Need to Know: Hot Topics in Women’s Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful event focused on the most pressing topics in women’s health today. From navigating the challenges of menopause and perimenopause to understanding the powerful role genetics play in our well-being\, this event offers vital insights from sought-after women’s health specialists. We’ll discuss the importance of regular screenings\, how to recognize early signs and symptoms\, and explore the essential connection between mental health and overall wellness. Gain expert knowledge to empower yourself and those around you with the tools to take charge of your health. \nAt the end of the evening\, we’ll come together to braid pink challah\, a program brought to us by Sharsheret for you to add some pink to your Shabbat table. This is an event you won’t want to miss! \nPink challah dough is naturally dyed with beet juice. \n  \n6:30 pm – Light bites and arrival \n7:00 pm – Women’s Health Panel followed by Pink Challah Bake \nOur panelists will be: \nPanel Moderator: Cantor Lisa Peicott \nRachel Frankenthal\, MMS\, PA-C\, MPH\, MSCP\, Gynecologic Oncology Physician \nDaniella Menashe\, MS\, LCGC\, Clinical genetic counselor specializing in hereditary cancer genetics \nAimee Sax\, MSW\, Sharsheret Support Program Manager and Wilshire Boulevard Temple member
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/what-you-need-to-know-hot-topics-in-womens-health/
LOCATION:Wilshire Boulevard Temple\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T200000
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SUMMARY:Moving Through Challenges: The Importance of Daily Movement for Those Impacted by Cancer
DESCRIPTION:Regular movement improves so much in our lives\, including mental health and cancer outcomes\, but it is not always easy to commit to a daily practice. Join us for a webinar on easy ways to incorporate both mindful movement and exercise into daily life. Be prepared to learn and to move with Stacey Mann\, Cancer Exercise Specialist and Fitness Director at 2Unstoppable and Emily Elizabeth Steinberg\, Yoga4Cancer teacher.\n\n  \nQuestions? Contact Melissa Rosen.\n\n  \nRegister here.\n\nThis webinar was made possible with support from:
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/moving-through-challenges-the-importance-of-daily-movement-for-those-impacted-by-cancer/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T193000
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SUMMARY:Mandala Magic
DESCRIPTION:Whether you were diagnosed 10 days\, 10 months or 10 years ago\, join us for Mandala Magic\, where creativity meets healing!\nExperience the therapeutic benefits of relaxation\, stress reduction\, and emotional well-being in a calming and supportive environment with others who have been personally affected by breast cancer and ovarian cancer.\nIn a relaxed setting of your choice\, you will be guided step-by-step through the process of mandala art with Mandala Art Academy Founder\, Monica Saul. No art experience necessary.\n\nMeet your inner artist\, and leave with a masterpiece.\n\n\nIf you register for the webinar and do not receive a mandala drawing kit\, paper\, charcoal pencils and colored pencils are all you need!\n\n\nRegister here.\n\n\nIn partnership with Greater Miami Jewish Federation\, Astrazeneca and Merck.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/mandala-magic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T181734Z
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SUMMARY:Lox and Tox
DESCRIPTION:Join us in supporting Sharsheret at the annual Lox & Tox event hosted by Aviva Preminger MD Aesthetic Plastic Surgery! This special event combines community\, education\, and self-care  featuring delicious bagels\, meaningful insights about Sharsheret’s mission\, and an exclusive offer: Buy one area of tox and get a second area free. Appointments can be scheduled in advance or enjoyed on a walk-in basis. Come for the cause\, stay for the glow and good eats.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/lox-and-tox/
LOCATION:Aviva Preminger MD\, 969 Park Avenue\, Suite 1E\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T200000
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SUMMARY:Where the Words Begin to Heal: Poetry & Cancer
DESCRIPTION:When we process our cancer experiences\, it helps us to heal. The job of processing is not an easy one. Everyone does it differently\, and it often takes many tries and much time. Writing is one of the ways that many are able to process what they have been through\, or are still going through. There is a long poetic history of writing about illness and trauma. The exciting thing is that you don’t need to have any writing experience to join us for the opportunity to hear some poems that are sure to resonate with you\, and to begin writing yourself! Join Sharsheret as we partner with Yetzirah: A Hearth for Jewish Poetry\, and welcome Maya Bernstein to lead us in this unique opportunity. No writing experience is needed to join us for this program. \nQuestions? Contact Melissa Rosen. \nRegister here. \nPresented in partnership with: \nYetzirah is a nonprofit literary organization dedicated to fostering a community space for Jewish poets\, nourishing writers and readers of Jewish poetry now and for generations to come. As the only national organization committed to supporting writers and readers of Jewish poetry\, Yetzirah maintains a robust series of online and in-person readings\, workshops\, and resources. You can find more information at www.yetzirahpoets.org\, including about the grassroots membership program that sustains Yetzirah. \n  \nSponsored by Cooperative Agreement 14-0064 of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, and \n \n \n  \n Maya Bernstein is the founding co-director of the Institute for Transformational Leadership’s Certificate in Facilitation at Georgetown University\, and is the Director of Leadership Education at Yeshivat Maharat. A founder of UpStart\, which brings bold Jewish ideas to life\, Maya has consulted globally on leadership and innovation processes. She has released two albums of original music with Noah Solomon\, and her first collection of poetry\, There Is No Place Without You\, was published by Ben Yehuda Press in 2022. Her writing has been published in the Amethyst Review\, On the Seawall\, the Ekphrastic Review\, Gashmius Magazine\, The Lehrhaus\, Niv Magazine\, Pensive: A Global Journal of Spirituality and the Arts\, SWIMM Every Day\, Tablet Magazine\,Vita Poetica\, and elsewhere. A 2012 Covenant Pomegranate Prize recipient\, Maya holds an MFA in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College\, an M.Ed from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education\, and a B.A from Columbia College. She serves as a board member at Yetzirah: A Hearth for Jewish Poetry. Learn more about her at: mayabernstein.com
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/where-the-words-begin-to-heal-poetry-cancer/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T103000
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SUMMARY:Women's Association Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Sharsheret will have a table at the event being led by a Sharsheret volunteer to pass out informational materials to educate the women who attend the luncheon. \nFor more information or to register\, click here.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/womens-association-luncheon/
LOCATION:Temple B’nai Jeshurun\, South Orange\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T191500
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CREATED:20250512T181815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T181815Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy Night Benefiting Sharsheret
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening wine\, cheese\, and big laughs.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/comedy-night-benefiting-sharsheret/
LOCATION:Boca Raton\, FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000
DTSTAMP:20250522T145756Z
CREATED:20250522T145756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T145756Z
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SUMMARY:Pink Challah Bake
DESCRIPTION:Resgiter here.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/pink-challah-bake-46/
LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Israel\, 2111 Bryan Avenue\, Tustin\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20250604T171736Z
CREATED:20250515T135300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T171736Z
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SUMMARY:Sharsheret Book Club: Film Edition
DESCRIPTION:An exploration of how film helped process the cancer experience for survivors and previvors\, caregivers and their families. \nREGISTER NOW. \nPANELISTS and BIOS: \nAmy Byer Shainman\, Executive Producer\, Love\, Danielle  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmy Byer Shainman\, known as the BRCA Responder\, is a passionate advocate\, author\, and film producer focused on educating people about BRCA and other hereditary cancer syndromes. Shainman is a BRCA1 gene mutation carrier and a previvor. Shainman has shared her BRCA story through various media outlets\, using her voice to raise awareness about hereditary cancer. Her memoir\, Resurrection Lily: The BRCA Gene\, Hereditary Cancer & Lifesaving Whispers from the Grandmother I Never Knew\, won 14 independent book awards and was a 2020 National Library of Medicine book club selection. \nMost recently\, she produced Love\, Danielle\, the first-ever scripted feature film to explore the decisions and issues faced by individuals with a BRCA gene mutation who have not been diagnosed with cancer. The film features an all-star\, including Devin Sidell\, Jaime King\, Barry Bostwick\, and Lesley Ann Warren. Love\, Danielle is currently screening at film festivals worldwide. \n\n\n\n\nJustin Johnson\, Director\, Mom & Dad’s Nipple Factory  \nRandi Johnson\, Justin’s mom and inspiration for the film \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Johnson\, also known as Justinsuperstar\, is an Emmy-winning filmmaker who has been creating popular online content for over 25 years. His documentaries aim to engage audiences with down-to-earth tales that authentically explore the lives of extraordinary people. His most personal film to date\, Mom & Dad’s Nipple Factory\, premiered at the Milwaukee Film Festival and went on to play DocLands\, Port Townsend Film Festival\, and other notable festivals. The documentary tells the unexpectedly funny and deeply human story of his father’s secret mission to help his wife—Justin’s mother—feel whole again after a unilateral mastectomy\, by quietly building a nipple prosthetic factory in their small-town basement.\n\n\n\nKailee McGee\, Filmmaker\, CAN \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKailee McGee is a filmmaker and writer who blurs the line between reality and fiction. Her work explores the intersections of life\, art\, connection\, and identity. Kailee’s body of work includes commercials\, music videos\, short films\, and long films. In 2024\, Kailee’s film CAN premiered at SXSW and won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Short Film.\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Deborah Litwak. \nSponsors:
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/sharsheret-book-club-film-edition/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event,National
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20250410T144040Z
CREATED:20250410T144040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T144040Z
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SUMMARY:Pink Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/pink-shabbat-39/
LOCATION:Gold Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T180000
DTSTAMP:20250403T211036Z
CREATED:20250403T211036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T211036Z
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SUMMARY:Sharsheret Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join Sharsheret for our Pickleball Tournament in Los Angeles! Not only will you have fun and meet new people\, most importantly\, you will help raise funds for Sharsheret’s programs including mental health and genetic counseling\, financial assistance\, emotional support and life-saving education for women\, men and families of all backgrounds facing breast and ovarian cancer. \nEveryone is welcome! \nRegister here.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/sharsheret-paddle-battle-pickleball-tournament/
LOCATION:Calabasas Pickleball\, 5155 Old Scandia Lane\, Calabasas\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20250514T170448Z
CREATED:20250514T160209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T170448Z
UID:143508-1749945600-1750031999@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:COJECO B’nai Mitzvah Busy Box and Best Face Forward Collections
DESCRIPTION:? Support COJECO’s Adult B’nai Mitzvah Project! ? \nIn celebration of their Adult B’nai Mitzvah\, the COJECO group is collecting makeup for women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation for breast cancer or ovarian cancer (in partnership with the Best Face Forward program) and toys for children (Busy Boxes). Every gift matters. Donate here today!  \nBest Face Forward: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3JSBHKM1U6EB1 \nBusy Box: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2HU66XZIMP66S \n?️ Donate today through June 15\, 2025.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/cojeco-bnai-mitzvah-busy-box-and-best-face-forward-collections/
LOCATION:New York and New Jersey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000
DTSTAMP:20250430T230614Z
CREATED:20250311T142248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T230614Z
UID:142747-1750165200-1750165200@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Finding A New Normal: Helping Your Patients Manage Survivorship - Healthcare Professional Training
DESCRIPTION:Calling all healthcare providers! \nSharsheret’s Finding A New Normal: Helping Your Patients Manage Survivorship is a one hour interactive training that addresses the complicated transition from active treatment to ‘survivorship\,’ including the physical\, psychosocial\, and spiritual needs of patients. Participants will explore national survivorship guidelines\, simple ways to enhance survivorship support\, and the impact that support has on physical healing. Also included is an introduction to Sharsheret’s free psychosocial support for breast and ovarian cancer patients. \n\nParticipants will understand that the transition from cancer patient to survivor is a complicated process\, and will learn to address the distinct needs of survivors.\nParticipants will recognize that emotional and spiritual healing is an important part of survivorship and often occurs in tandem with physical healing.\nParticipants will learn about the free survivorship support opportunities and resources available to their patients through Sharsheret and be introduced to additional survivorship resources in the oncology field.\n\nFree CE credit may be available through ASWB\, NYSW\, ANCC\, and ACCME. \nPlease note the new\, June 17 date. \nRegister here. \nContact Melissa Rosen\, Director of Training and Education\, with any questions.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/finding-a-new-normal-helping-your-patients-manage-survivorship-healthcare-professional-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20250530T174348Z
CREATED:20250530T174348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T174348Z
UID:143706-1750273200-1750273200@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Empowering Your Family's Health: Unlocking the Power of Genetics
DESCRIPTION:Register here.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/empowering-your-familys-health-unlocking-the-power-of-genetics/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T200000
DTSTAMP:20250623T134933Z
CREATED:20250606T144512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T134933Z
UID:143781-1750708800-1750708800@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:From Diagnosis to Dignity: LGBTQ+ Lives and Cancer Care
DESCRIPTION:Join Sharsheret for a conversation that will explore the LGBTQ+ cancer experience. Alexandr Trifonov\, BCS\, Program Coordinator – LGBTQ+ Cancer Care and Research Program for NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center\, will share lifesaving information about LGBTQ+ cancer screening health disparities and tools for navigating the cancer journey for LGBTQ+ folks before\, during\, or after diagnosis. The program will also feature stories from Gabriel Glissmeyer and Sandra Chefitz who will share their own experiences with self-advocacy. This program is open to all including members of the LGBTQ+ community\, family\, friends\, healthcare professionals and allies. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Contact Symone Sass. \nSponsors: Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, \n    \,   \nCommunity Partners: \n     \n \n  \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios\n\nAlexandr (Alex) Trifonov\, MBS\, (He/Him) is the Program Coordinator for the LGBTQ+ Cancer Care and Research Program at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center. In this role\, he actively navigates and advocates for patients across the cancer care continuum — from screening to diagnosis\, treatment\, and survivorship — within an LGBTQ+-proficient framework. He coordinates research and quality improvement projects and contributes to institutional efforts to advance equity and inclusion. Alex chairs the center’s LGBTQ+ Staff and Faculty Task Force and serves on multiple advisory councils across the NYU Langone Health system. His work spans patient advocacy\, staff education\, community engagement (outreach and education)\, and health equity research\, with a focus on social drivers of health in LGBTQ+ communities\, including LGBTQ+ immigrants. He has presented at national and international conferences on LGBTQ+ cancer navigation and health disparities and contributes to several peer-reviewed publications and interdisciplinary studies. Alex holds a Master of Biomedical Sciences from Rutgers University and is dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ health through research\, education\, and clinical care.\n\nGabriel Glissmeyer\, MPH (He/Him) is a long-time LGBTQ+ health professional with a background in tobacco prevention\, oncology\, and HIV. As a transgender adoptee\, Gabriel has had to navigate a family history of cancer while being confronted with a healthcare system not built for transgender people or adoptees. Fueled by his own adverse experiences with healthcare and public health systems\, he has used this as a springboard to create national programming\, educate healthcare providers and public health workers\, and bring awareness to equity issues.\n\nSandra Chefitz (She/Her) is a VP at Munich Re North America Life. She and her wife\, Marian\, split their time between Brooklyn and Upstate NY.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/from-diagnosis-to-dignity-lgbtq-lives-and-cancer-care/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event,National
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20250626T151953Z
CREATED:20250626T151953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T151953Z
UID:144020-1750982400-1751068799@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Sharsheret Pink Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/sharsheret-pink-shabbat-189/
LOCATION:beit t’shuvah
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T150000
DTSTAMP:20250702T192135Z
CREATED:20250702T192135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T192135Z
UID:144117-1751986800-1751986800@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Tranquil Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Health and wellness is important for everyone\, especially for those recovering from illness. Join Sharsheret to relax and rejuvenate through movement with our new yoga series\, led by yoga teacher and coach\, Emily Elizabeth Steinberg. This series is catered to those affected by cancer and will help bring awareness to the body. The following items are not mandatory\, but suggested and can help with your yoga practice: yoga mat/towel\, two-four yoga blocks\, a blanket and a pillow.\n\nRegister here.\nFor more information\, please contact Stephanie Siegel. \nSponsor by: \nCooperative Agreement DP24-0061 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention\, Sherry Helfand Weiner\, Merck\, and Novartis.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/tranquil-tuesdays/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T200000
DTSTAMP:20250627T141029Z
CREATED:20250615T225342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T141029Z
UID:143870-1752004800-1752004800@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Living Waters: Rituals of Resilience and Renewal
DESCRIPTION:There is a strong history of innovative healing rituals within the cancer community. Judaism has its own rituals as well. Join Sharsheret as we welcome Becca Heisler\, a wonderful ritualist and outdoorist\, to learn about different water rituals that support healing from the cancer experience\, and to participate in creating something new and special for Sharsheret callers. Please join us if you are facing cancer\, a survivor\, a caregiver\, or a Jewish professional interested in supporting community members. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Contact Melissa Rosen. \nThank you to our program partners:\n    \n \n  \n\n  \n  \nand to our program sponsors: The Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \n\n     \nBecca (she/her) is a rabbinical student\, ritualist\, and educator. Originally from the homelands of the Ojibwe\, Odawa\, and Potawatomi nations (the Chicago area)\, she spent many years making home in Lisjan Ohlone territory (Berkeley/Oakland\, CA) where she served the community by facilitating Jewish outdoor education programs and guiding earth-based rites of passage for youth K-12 and adults of all ages. She is a graduate of Tufts University\, the Urban Adamah Fellowship\, and the JOFEE Fellowship\, and is currently pursuing Rabbinic ordination at Hebrew College. Becca is a devoted student of the waters\, learning transformation\, renewal\, and interconnectedness. She spends her days in conversation with the ancestors through soulful prayer\, joyfully wrestling her way through Talmud study\, and listening to the birds.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/living-waters-rituals-of-resilience-and-rebirth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event,National
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T213000
DTSTAMP:20250710T181704Z
CREATED:20250702T194455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T181704Z
UID:144130-1752175800-1752183000@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Sharsheret & J-Life Young Professional Bonfire Night
DESCRIPTION:Join J-Life and Sharsheret for a camp-inspired evening! Enjoy a cookout dinner\, s’mores\, outdoor games\, crafting\, and meaningful connections. \n$10 per person \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Email Becky Koren at bkoren@sharsheret.org. \nThank you to our sponsors: \n \nCooperative Agreement DP24-0061 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/sharsheret-jssional-life-young-profes-bonfire-night/
LOCATION:Old Town\, Chicago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T150000
DTSTAMP:20250711T144727Z
CREATED:20250702T192240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T144727Z
UID:144120-1752591600-1752591600@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Tranquil Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Health and wellness is important for everyone\, especially for those recovering from illness. Join Sharsheret to relax and rejuvenate through movement with our new yoga series\, led by yoga teacher and coach\, Emily Elizabeth Steinberg. This series is catered to those affected by cancer and will help bring awareness to the body. The following items are not mandatory\, but suggested and can help with your yoga practice: yoga mat/towel\, two-four yoga blocks\, a blanket and a pillow.\n\nRegister here.\nFor more information\, please contact Stephanie Siegel. \nSponsor by: \nCooperative Agreement DP24-0061 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention\, Sherry Helfand Weiner\, Merck\, and Novartis.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/tranquil-tuesdays-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T190000
DTSTAMP:20250630T133425Z
CREATED:20250630T133343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T133425Z
UID:144049-1752692400-1752692400@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Exploring Your Jewish Genes
DESCRIPTION:We will hear from Rabbi Jason Weiner\, BCC Senior Rabbi and Director of Spiritual Care Department\, Ceders Sinai and Bracha Rich\, MS\, CGC Genetic Counselor\, JScreen. \nClick here to regsiter. 
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/exploring-your-jewish-genes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T190000
DTSTAMP:20250707T181514Z
CREATED:20250707T141110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T181514Z
UID:144209-1752692400-1752692400@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Hope and Support in Difficult Time: Jewish Wisdom for Facing Cancer and Chronic Illness
DESCRIPTION:For our Chicagoland supporters\, Hope & Support in Difficult Times: Jewish Wisdom for Facing Cancer and Chronic Illness. In partnership with Cancer Wellness Center\, JCFS\, and Sharsheret. \nRegistration link: https://bit.ly/460ZlXB
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/hope-and-support-in-difficult-time-jewish-wisdom-for-facing-cancer-and-chronic-illness/
LOCATION:Chicagio\, Illinois\, Chicago\, Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T153000
DTSTAMP:20250716T163637Z
CREATED:20250716T163637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T163637Z
UID:144353-1752930000-1752939000@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Virtual Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join the virtual health fair and the Sharsheret special breakout room discussing Genetics and Health Awareness in the Jewish Community (2:15-3:00 pm).\nClick here to register.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/virtual-health-fair/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T120000
DTSTAMP:20250701T141347Z
CREATED:20250701T141150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T141347Z
UID:144067-1753005600-1753012800@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Morning Mah Jongg with Sharsheret
DESCRIPTION:Register here. \nSponsored in part by:
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/morning-mah-jongg-with-sharsheret/
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