Virtual Tashlich: Healing, Hope, and the High Holidays

As we prepare for the High Holidays, join Sharsheret's annual Virtual Tashlich, a meaningful program that blends reflection, music, and Jewish tradition with practical tools for healing and resilience.

This year, we are honored to welcome Dr. Beth Ricanati, who will discuss her new book, The Braided Prescription, and explore how the timeless ritual of making challah, including the symbolism of the round High Holiday challah, can nurture well-being, connection, and hope. The program will also feature inspiring High Holiday music performed by Cantor Debbie Hafetz. Rooted in Jewish values and open to all, Virtual Tashlich offers a welcoming space for anyone navigating breast or ovarian cancer to enter the new year with intention and strength.

Questions? Contact Rachel Teicher at [email protected].

Thank you to our webinar sponsor: Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Speaker Bios

Dr. Beth Ricanati, a board-certified internist, has spent her career focused on improving the well-being of her patient’s lives, in traditional medical clinics, wellness programs, and now as an author/speaker. She has worked at the NY Presbyterian/Columbia Medical Center and the Cleveland Clinic.  At the Cleveland Clinic, she led a groundbreaking lifestyle modification program called Lifestyle 180 and today she volunteers weekly at the Venice Family Clinic in Los Angeles, the largest clinic in the country for the underserved.

She received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Ricanati is the author of the mult-award winning memoir Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs (She Writes Press, 2018). Her second book, The Braided Prescription: Seven Practices for Living Well from the Ancient Ritual of Making Challah, was just published by She Writes Press in September 2026.

Cantor Debbie Hafetz, Cantor Congregation Kol Tikvah. She brings more than three decades of experience as a Jewish educator, musician, and spiritual leader, inspiring congregations through prayer, music, teaching, and meaningful Jewish experiences.
Cantor Debbie’s Jewish journey was shaped by a deep love of Jewish music, learning, and community. Cantor Debbie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Judaic Studies from Wesleyan University, including a semester of study in Jerusalem, and her Master of Arts in Jewish Educational Leadership from Brandeis University.  

Cantor Debbie’s professional experience includes serving as Director of Education and Youth at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in Tampa; Cantorial Soloist at Etz Chayim in Fort Lauderdale; Cantor/Educator at Temple Beth El in Hollywood; and Director of Lifelong Learning and Cantorial Soloist at Congregation Kol Tikvah. A respected voice in contemporary Jewish music, Cantor Debbie has shared her musical gifts with audiences across the country. Known for blending Jewish wisdom, spirituality, and music, Cantor Debbie is passionate about creating worship experiences that are meaningful, inclusive, and accessible for all generations.  

Cantor Debbie lives with her husband, Harold, and is the proud mother of Benji, bonus sons Michael, David, and Rick; daughters-in-law Amanda and Sandrine; and grandmother to Isaac and Eryn.

Disclaimer: By joining this program I understand and acknowledge that Sharsheret is not providing medical advice. Additionally, I release and waive Sharsheret from any liability in the event of any accident or injury I may incur either during the course of this webinar or in performing any of the activities discussed during the same.

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