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Healing Hearts: Grief Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss

This free drop-in grief support group is for older adults who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner within the last two years. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30am -12:00 pm. Supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss. For more information and to receive the Zoom link, please contact Marsha Raynes, LCSW.

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In-Person Grief Support Group

  • Tuesday, November 21, 2023

  • 7-8:30pm
  • Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 N Broadway Chicago, IL 60613 View Map

This grief support group is for adults who have experienced the death of a loved-one within the past two years. The group will meet in person at Anshe Emet for six weeks starting November 21, 7-8:30pm. Co-sponsored by Anshe Emet Synagogue, Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel, Mishkan Chicago, Chicago Sinai Congregation and Temple Sholom of Chicago. Registration required and space is limited. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.

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Awareness & Education Forum 18: The Orthodox Sandwich Generation - Challenges and Supports

  • Tuesday, December 5, 2023

  • 9-11am
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

This forum will describe experiences of Orthodox Jewish adults in meeting competing obligations to their aging parents and growing children. Those attending will learn about clinical and cultural challenges faced by each of the three generational tiers. Presenters will identify formal and informal supports for the sandwich generation. Register Today. The forum will consist of learning and discussion for communal professionals and leaders featuring:  

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Grieving the Death of a Loved One: An Evening of Support

Join us for an evening of support featuring music, poetry, and reflections on healing. Together, we’ll explore the grieving process and hear a personal story of loss that offers insight and hope on the path toward healing. This program is especially meaningful for those who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years, though all are welcome.

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Sibshops

Upcoming Sibshops

  • Sunday, April 27, 2025 + 3 more dates

  • All Sibshops are on Sundays from 1pm to 3:30pm at our Northbrook location, 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200.
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Sibshops offer brothers and sisters of children with a variety of special needs a place to meet other siblings in a relaxed, supportive, and recreational setting. They discuss their common joys and concerns, learn to handle sibling-specific “sticky situations” and have fun! For kids ages 6-12 years old.

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