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Memory Into Blessings

A Gathering for Bereaved Parents
Zichronam l’bracha זכרונו לברכם

Friday, November 3 to Sunday, November 5, 2023
at Temple Israel of Hollywood

We invite bereaved parents, close relatives, friends supporting grieving families, religious leaders, and mental health professionals. We aim to provide a supportive environment where healing can occur through Jewish teachings’ perspectives and the power of creative expression.

This event is a gift to the community from:

Schedule of Events:

Friday, November 3
5:30–7:30 pm

  • Virtual conversation with Congressman Jamie Raskin on how his grief for his son Tommy z”l inspires his political activism. 
  • Shabbat Services with Kiddish to follow.
  • This event is open to bereaved parents, close relatives, friends supporting grieving families, religious leaders, and mental health professionals.

Saturday, November 4
1:00 pm –3:00 pm

Saturday, November 4
7:15 pm –9:30 pm

  • 7:15 pm A short Havdalah service incorporating the memory of our children.
  • 7:30 pm A gritty and impactful one-person performance by Colin Campbell, whose grief for his children Ruby z”l and Hart z”l informs his work as a writer.
  • This event is open to bereaved parents, close relatives, friends supporting grieving families, religious leaders, and mental health professionals.

Sunday, November 5
1:00 pm–4:00 pm

  • 1:00–4:00 pm Multiple experiential workshops, small group gatherings, traditional rituals, and more. Click here for more details.
  • 4:00 pm Closing circle and the reciting of the Mourner’s Kaddish.
  • This event is open to bereaved parents, close relatives, friends supporting grieving families, religious leaders, and mental health professionals.

Click here for details on all our sessions and events.

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