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Walking a Narrow Bridge Navigating Grief & Mourning in Jewish Tradition Series

Past Sessions
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 • 9 Shevat 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Temple Beth-El
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 • 2 Shevat 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Temple Beth-El
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • 24 Tevet 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Temple Beth-El

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When we or those we love are facing the end of life, every decision and detail can seem overwhelming. Jewish traditions and practices offer us a sacred framework to help us navigate such challenging times with meaning and care.

Join our Temple Clergy, author Rebecca Soffer, and local experts for three informative sessions exploring how Jewish wisdom can support us through grief, mourning, and preparation.

This program series is generously sponsored by the Temple Beth-El Chesed Committee.
All sessions are free of charge, and participants may purchase The Modern Loss Handbook by Rebecca Soffer at a discounted rate below. Each session will be held at Temple Beth-El from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Session Schedule:

  • January 13 – The Calendar of Jewish Mourning
    How does Jewish tradition support us in our grief? Led by Temple Clergy.

  • January 20 – Navigating Loss with Rebecca Soffer
    Author, journalist, and cofounder of Modern Loss, Rebecca Soffer, will share perspectives on navigating the long arc of grief. A book signing will follow. Rebecca Soffer's visit is generously underwritten by the Jean and Jesse Wulfe Religious Enhancement Fund.

  • January 27 – Planning Ahead
    Join attorney Marty Roos and Porter Loring staff to discuss legal procedures and pre-funeral considerations.

About Rebecca Soffer

Rebecca Soffer is cofounder of Modern Loss, a global movement offering creative, meaningful, and practical content and community addressing the long arc of grief. She is also coauthor of the book Modern Loss: Candid Conversation about Grief. Beginners Welcome. (Harper Wave, 2018) and an internationally recognized speaker on loss and resilience. She writes regularly across media, including the New York Times, Glamour, NBC, Time, and CNN. Rebecca is a Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism alumna and a Peabody Award–winning former producer for The Colbert Report.

About The Modern Loss Handbook

This handbook is designed for anyone who has lost their “person,” or for those looking to offer something meaningful and supportive to someone who has. It provides a compassionate space to explore evolving thoughts and emotions while helping readers build a personal roadmap toward resilience.


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Please feel free to contact Ross Halfant at ross@beth-elsa.org if you have any questions about the event or registration. 
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Purchase The Modern Loss Handbook

This book is provided at a discounted rate of $10 and available for our signing session on Tuesday, January 20.

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