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We offer bereavement support groups that are individualized for specific types of loss, and for various Jewish cultural, spiritual, and religious needs. Our groups include participants with similar losses such as individuals who have lost spouses, parents, children, and other loved ones. We attempt to group participants of similar age.
Our eight-week groups are co-lead by a Social Worker and a Rabbi, and are offered throughout the year. Currently, many of our groups are offered in partnership with the JCC of Manhattan and within individual synagogue congregations. Pre-registration is required and fees apply.
2011 Support Meetings for Bereaved Jews:
- Parental Loss
- Now registering for next session
- Younger Spousal Loss
- Tuesdays: March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12, May 3
- Older Adult Spousal Loss
- Eight week daytime group
- Groups for Parents who lost an Adult Child
- Mondays: February 28, March 28, May 23, June 27 (1:30-3:00pm)
[Download Flyer] - Groups for Parents who lost a Young Child
- Alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays: February 17, March 16, April 14, May 18, June 16 (8:45-10:15am)
[Download Flyer] - M'kom Shalom for Jewish Survivors of a close one's suicide
- Wednesdays: February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 15 (7:00-8:30pm)
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Holiday Programs in the Presence of Loss
The holidays can be a difficult time when experiencing the loss of a loved one. The Shira Ruskay Center offers three programs annually — Coping with the Empty Chair, Gathering the Generations in the Sukkah, and Lights in the Darkness — to provide assistance and comfort during those times.
All programs are facilitated by a Rabbi and a Social Worker, and are open to the public at no cost. These programs are offered at the JCC in Manhattan and can also be organized in your community (contact us for more information).
For more information or to register for our support groups or holiday programs, call (212) 632-4608.
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135 West 50th Street, 6th Floor · New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 632-4608 · Fax: (212) 399-2475 ·
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