Events

The holiday season can bring an added weight for those grieving the loss of a loved one. This workshop offers a compassionate space to explore and acknowledge the unique challenges of grief during this time. Together, we’ll look at ways to honor memories, manage difficult emotions, and create new traditions that allow space for remembrance […]

Our bereavement groups are led by Rabbi Carla Howard, who has over 20 years of bereavement counseling experience as the Founder and Executive Director of the Jewish Healing Center of Los Angeles. Our complimentary virtual sessions are specifically designed to provide you with the opportunity to: Share your experiences and emotions with others who truly understand your journey. Discover healthy […]

Join us for our first bereavement group of 2025. This will be a general check-in for past attendees as well as a chance for anyone wishing to join to ask questions and get more information about what they would like to see in the coming year. Click here to register.

Judaism is enhanced with rituals that are meaningful, sensitive and introspective. From the funeral to the shiva to the many other observances marking the loss of a loved one, we are comforted by the knowledge that the soul lives on. In his inimitable style, Rabbi Shlomo Bistritzky will explore many of our beautiful traditions that […]

Deciding what to do with our bodies is personal. It is also a decision that cannot be undone. Sadly, these choices are often made while grieving, with no time to research the issues. Bestselling author Doron Kornbluth analyzes the many myths and misconceptions of burial and cremation and explains why throughout history, Jews have insisted […]

As medicine evolves, it presents a range of ethical and legal end-of-life conundrums. Rabbi Jason Weiner, Chaplain at Cedars Sinai Hospital and author of the Jewish Guide to Practical Medical Decision Making and Care and Covenant; A Jewish Bioethics of Responsibility, is a highly-regarded expert in the field.