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SUMMARY:Psychedelics: Support at the End of Life and the Grief that Follows
DESCRIPTION:What: An in-person panel discussion event hosted by JADE (Jewish Association for Death Education)Who: Liz Orlin\, Zoë Goldblatt\, Alissa Hirshfeld\, and Rabbi Zac KamenetzWhen: May 12\, 2026 6-7pmWhere: Manny’s Community Space\, 3092 16th St\, San Francisco\, CA \n\n\n\nJoin Sinai Memorial Chapel and JADE for an evening conversation about the emerging role of psychedelics in end-of-life care and grief. \n\n\n\nJoin Sinai Memorial Chapel and the Jewish Association for Death Education (JADE) for an evening conversation exploring the emerging role of psychedelics in end-of-life care and the grief that follows. \n\n\n\nThis thoughtful panel will bring together experts in spiritual care\, psychotherapy\, and end-of-life support to discuss current research\, ethical considerations\, and the ways psychedelic-assisted therapies may help individuals facing serious illness—as well as those navigating loss—find meaning\, comfort\, and peace. \n\n\n\nAs this is an evolving and complex area of study\, this program is designed to create an open\, respectful space for learning\, reflection\, and questions. \n\n\n\nThe conversation will be moderated by Liz Orlin\, Executive Director of Sinai Memorial Chapel\, and will feature: \n\n\n\n\nRabbi Zac Kamenetz\, founder and CEO of Shefa\n\n\n\nZoë Francesca Goldblatt of AriYael\, Jewish Death Doula and Psychedelic Doula\n\n\n\nAlissa Hirshfeld\, MA\, LMFT\, psychotherapist specializing in grief\, trauma\, and ketamine-assisted therapy\n\n\n\n\nThe Co-Sponsors \n\n\n\nJewish Association for Death Education (JADE) is a nonprofit organization providing education\, guidance\, and support rooted in Jewish wisdom along the end-of-life continuum. \n\n\n\nSinai Memorial Chapel Chevra Kadisha provides compassionate death care services to the Jewish community\, honoring tradition while embracing evolving practices and supporting individuals and families with dignity and care. \n\n\n\nPerks for Paid Tickets \n\n\n\nShow your ticket at the Cafe bar to receive 18% off beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and non-alcoholic cocktails. \n\n\n\nSliding scale tickets available here
URL:https://ariyael.org/event/psychedelics-support-at-the-end-of-life-and-the-grief-that-follows/
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Featured,Grief,Partner Organization
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SUMMARY:Innovations in How We Do Shiva
DESCRIPTION:A Shomer Collective Virtual Meetup on Zoom for Jewish End-of-Life Doulas\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany Jews are concerned about whether they are doing Shiva “right.” The real question is\, “How can Shiva better serve us in our time of grief?” Join Rabbi Dan Goldblatt of AriYael as we explore new ways of thinking about this deep practice of grief support. \n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://ariyael.org/event/innovations-in-how-we-do-shiva/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Grief,Ritual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T080000
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SUMMARY:Grief & Growing at Camp Newman
DESCRIPTION:A Jewish weekend retreat in nature for people of all ages who are grieving the loss of a close loved one due to a death. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed by grief therapists\, clergy\, musicians and bodyworkers\, this retreat is a revival and renewal of the beloved annual Grief & Growing retreat developed by the former Bay Area Jewish Healing Center. Rabbi Dan Goldblatt and Zoë Francesca Goldblatt are on the leadership team along with Liora Abrahams-Brosbe\, MFT\, Yael Galinson\, End of Life Doula\, Abra Greenspan of A Healing Legacy\, and Liz Orlin of Sinai Memorial Chapel. \n\n\n\nRegistration is open NOW through January 20th\, 2026. Please click here to complete an interest form and get more information:https://campnewman.org/year-round/grief-and-growing \n\n\n\nLocation: Camp Newman\, Santa Rosa CA
URL:https://ariyael.org/event/grief-growing-at-camp-newman/
LOCATION:Camp Newman\, Santa Rosa\, CA
CATEGORIES:Featured,Grief,Grief Counseling,Spiritual Guidance,Support groups
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SUMMARY:You Are Not Alone: Child Loss Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Six Wednesdays –  July 2nd\, July 9th\, July 16th\, July 23rd\, July 30th\, August 6th.  \n\n\n\nTime: 5-6:30pm PST \n\n\n\nWhere: via Zoom \n\n\n\nJoin a supportive online community for parents experiencing the unimaginable loss of a child. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWho:  Open to all parents who have experienced the loss of a child regardless of age or circumstance. To participate\, it needs to have been at least 3 months since the death of your child. No limit on how long ago the death occurred. Group is limited to 10 participants. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:  A safe and compassionate space for sharing our stories and finding comfort\, validation and strength\, while connecting with others who understand the profound grief of losing a child. \n\n\n\nNote: Participants must register no later than Thursday\, June 26th.  \n\n\n\nThis is not a psychotherapy session and is not being offered by a licensed psychotherapist. There will be an individual\,15-minute pre-interview with participants prior to the start of the group. \n\n\n\nThe group facilitator is Susan Talon-Mazer\, a fellow bereaved parent and board member of AriYael Jewish Healing Center. Susan is a retired nurse with 44 years of experience\, including 30 years in hospice and palliative care.
URL:https://ariyael.org/event/you-are-not-alone-child-loss-support-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Grief
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SUMMARY:You Are Not Alone: Child Loss Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join a supportive online community for parents experiencing the unimaginable loss of a child. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat:  Child Loss Support Group via Zoom \n\n\n\nWhen:  Six weekly Wednesday meetings\, May 14 to June 18 via Zoom from 5 PM PST to 6:30 PM PST.  \n\n\n\nWho:  Open to all parents who have experienced the loss of a child regardless of age or circumstance. To participate\, it needs to have been at least 3 months since the death of your child. No limit on how long ago the death occurred. Group is limited to 10 participants. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:  A safe and compassionate space for sharing our stories and finding comfort\, validation and strength\, while connecting with others who understand the profound grief of losing a child. \n\n\n\nThis is not a psychotherapy session and is not being offered by a licensed psychotherapist. There will be an individual\,15-minute pre-interview with participants prior to the start of the group. \n\n\n\nAttendees may join in the second session if they missed the first one\, but after that the group will be closed for the remainder of the meetings. \n\n\n\nThe group facilitator is Susan Talon-Mazer\, a fellow bereaved parent and board member of AriYael Jewish Healing Center. Susan is a retired nurse with 44 years of experience\, including 30 years in hospice and palliative care.
URL:https://ariyael.org/event/you-are-not-alone-child-loss-support-group/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Grief
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T130000
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a special online Caregiver Support Group for Spouses or Partners in “The Sandwich Generation” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis caregiver support group is for people who are caring for a spouse or partner with a life-threatening or terminal illness and also caring for children and/or parents at the same time. \n\n\n\nFacilitator: Zoë Goldblatt\, End of Life Doula\, Activity Therapist \n\n\n\nFormat: Weekly\, 60-minute sessions on Zoom\, for 5 weeks; will repeat. \n\n\n\nDates and Times: Each Tuesday in April\, 1-2pm Pacific Time/4-5pm Eastern Time(Please note this series date & time is subject to change based on group availability) \n\n\n\nTopics will include: \n\n\n\n\nCaregiver Coping Strategies\n\n\n\nCommunication with Your Partner\n\n\n\nHow to Talk to The Kids\n\n\n\nAnticipatory Grief\n\n\n\nSex and Intimacy\n\n\n\nResponding to Participants’ Needs
URL:https://ariyael.org/event/caregiver-support-group/2025-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Grief,Support groups
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