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In-Person Grief Support GroupSupport Groups

This grief support group is for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The group offers a supportive space to share, heal, and connect with others who understand the experience of loss.

The group will be co-facilitated by Leah Shefsky and Rabbi Rebecca Benoff of Chicago Sinai Congregation. We will meet in person at Chicago Sinai, for six sessions beginning October 27, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

  • Tuesday, December 22, 2026

    11:00am - 12:30pm

  • Chicago Sinai Congregation
    15 W Delaware Pl
    Chicago, IL 60610
    United States

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20s & 30s Grief Support GroupSupport Groups

It's not a club anyone wants to be a part of, but if you are a person in their 20s or 30s who has lost a parent, sibling, or partner, sometimes it's good to be with people who get it. 

Co-sponsored by Mishkan Chicago, Silverstein Base Chicago, and JCFS Chicago, this group meets monthly to share memories of our loved ones and discuss our experiences of grief in a supportive space.

  • Thursday, December 17, 2026

    July 16 - 8:00pm
    August 20 - 8:00pm
    September 17 - 7:00pm
    October 15 - 8:00pm
    November 19 - 7:00pm
    December 17 - 8:00pm

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Journey to Build a FamilySupport Groups

Journey to Build a Family is a free monthly virtual drop-in for those navigating challenges in building or growing their families, including infertility, pregnancy loss, and grief.

This group meets on the third Monday of each month. Email Andrea Jacobs for the Zoom link.

More information can be found on the JCFS Family Support page.

  • Monday, February 15, 2027

    7:30pm - 8:30pm

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In-Person Grief Support GroupSupport Groups

This grief support group is for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The group offers a supportive space to share, heal, and connect with others who understand the experience of loss.

The group will be co-facilitated by Leah Shefsky and Rabbi Rebecca Benoff of Chicago Sinai Congregation. We will meet in person at Chicago Sinai, for six sessions beginning October 27, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

  • Tuesday, December 22, 2026

    11:00am - 12:30pm

  • Chicago Sinai Congregation
    15 W Delaware Pl
    Chicago, IL 60610
    United States

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Monthly Grief Support Group - VirtualSupport Groups

Please join us for a virtual monthly grief support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years.

The free support group meets on the 4th Monday of each month from 7:30pm - 9:00 pm and is co-sponsored by Anshe Emet Synagogue, Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel, Emanuel Congregation, Mishkan Chicago, Chicago Sinai Congregation, and Temple Sholom of Chicago.

Contact Leah Shefsky to register.

  • Monday, December 28, 2026

    7:30pm - 9:00pm

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Journey to Build a FamilySupport Groups

Journey to Build a Family is a free monthly virtual drop-in for those navigating challenges in building or growing their families, including infertility, pregnancy loss, and grief.

This group meets on the third Monday of each month. Email Andrea Jacobs for the Zoom link.

More information can be found on the JCFS Family Support page.

  • Monday, February 15, 2027

    7:30pm - 8:30pm

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Journey to Build a FamilySupport Groups

Journey to Build a Family is a free monthly virtual drop-in for those navigating challenges in building or growing their families, including infertility, pregnancy loss, and grief.

This group meets on the third Monday of each month. Email Andrea Jacobs for the Zoom link.

More information can be found on the JCFS Family Support page.

  • Monday, February 15, 2027

    7:30pm - 8:30pm

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