Parent Loss Jewish Grief Group
February 4 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Series Dates: January 28, February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25
The five-session parent loss Jewish grief group will follow a Jewish arc developed by the AriYael Jewish Healing Center that will include themes like Sharing Our Stories; Adjusting to being an Adult Orphan; Changing Family Constellations; Grieving as Healing, Tools on the Grieving Path; Jewish Grief Structures – Turning Memory into Blessing; Exploring the Stuck Places in Your Grief; Exploring growth and transformation in grief.
Join Rabbi Dr. Greg Marcus, a trained grief counselor, for this highly interactive five-session journey to help you deal with the loss of a parent, whether recent or not. One of the strengths of our Jewish tradition is the incredible toolbox of ancient and modern wisdom to help us process grief. Rabbi Greg will bring together both secular and spiritual wisdom to help you navigate your grief journey.
This Parent Loss Jewish Grief group will help you:
· Put your experience into context as you learn about the grief process
· Talk about your grief and your parent in a safe and compassionate environment
· Honor your grief using Jewish tools and wisdom
· Build an ongoing relationship with your parent, even though they are gone
· Explore which parts of your parent’s legacy you wish to Honor, and which parts you might be ready to let go of
Rabbi Dr. Greg Marcus is an independent Community Rabbi serving the San Francisco Bay area. He creates safe spaces for learning, heart-work, prayer and ritual. Prior to his ordination in 2024, he had successful careers as a scientist, marketer in the genomics industry, writer, and life coach. He was also a stay-at-home dad for almost ten years. His mother Elaine Marcus died of Covid in 2020. You can learn more at RabbiGregMarcus.com
