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Events & News

We provide free community education, programs, and events centered around Jewish end-of-life rituals and practices, such as the annual Day of Learning.

Events & Community Education

Death Conversation with Yael Galinson

When: Thursday, November 19 | 1 pm  – 2:30 pm

Where: JCC East Bay

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Death Cafe with Jim Van Buskirk

When: Friday, December 6 | 2 pm 

Where: JCC East Bay

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Under Friedl's Wing

Under Friedl’s Wing is an original theatrical and musical performance inspired by the life of Friedl Dicker-Brandeis, the artist and educator who secretly taught art to children in the Terezín Ghetto during World War II. 

Through music, storytelling, and audience participation, the performance explores how creativity can sustain the human spirit, preserve memory, and inspire compassion. 

Featuring Diana Naparst – vocalist and Brad Friedman – accordion. 

When: Sunday, December 13 | 2 pm  – 3:45 pm

Where: Sinai Memorial’s Home of Eternity Cemetery & Mausoleum

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Grief & Growing Retreat

Join others mourning the death of a loved one in a unique and supportive weekend retreat. Inspired by the 25+ years of the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center’s program of the same name, Grief and Growing™ offers opportunities for participants of all ages, infants through elders, to come together in community to experience the healing power of community and the power of gathering at Camp Newman.

When: Friday, February 19 – Sunday, February 21, 2027

Where: Camp Newman (4088 Porter Creek, Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95404)

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Featured Event

Annual Day of Learning

Our 2026 Annual Day of Learning will focus on the power and practice of Jewish rituals for end-of-life, death, and grief. Our program will include keynote speaker and Certified Compassionate Bereavement Care Facilitator Myra Sack, a panel of clergy sharing stories from their congregations, and a number of workshops.

Event Details

  • Sunday, May 31, 2026
  • 10 AM – 3 PM
  • San Francisco & North Bay Funeral Home
    1501 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94115