Wednesdays | February 11, 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Congregation Beth El

 

Grief is a deeply personal experience, and no two journeys through loss are the same. This bereavement support group is a six-week series held at Beth El and facilitated by Rabbi Susan Freeman, providing a supportive and confidential space for those experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one. Sessions will include supportive conversation, shared reflection, and Jewish wisdom and perspectives on mourning and healing. All are welcome, and participants may be at any stage of the grieving process.

 

This group is offered at no cost to participants. To support meaningful connection and a safe sharing environment, group size is intentionally limited. Please register below.

 

Rabbi Susan Freeman is a Chaplain and ACPE Certified Educator, who previously taught Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at Sharp HealthCare and VITAS Hospice in San Diego. Originally from Denver, CO, Susan earned an M.A. in Hebrew Literature and Rabbinic Ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Rabbi Freeman has been involved in hospice, hospital, and home health chaplaincy since 2003. Prior to chaplaincy, she worked as a congregational rabbi, education director, High Holiday cantor, writer, and dancer. Rabbi Freeman’s book publications include To Dwell in Your House: Vignettes and Spiritual Reflections on Caregiving at Home; Torah in Motion: Creating Dance Midrash (co-author); Teaching Hot Topics: Jewish Values, Resources, and Activities; and Teaching Jewish Virtues: Sacred Sources and Arts Activities. She is a certified Yoga Therapist (IAYT) and Teacher (RYT-500).