Sinai Memorial Chapel

06/18/2026

JCRC, Congregation Sherith Israel, and the Jewish Community Library are hosting a Jewish Historical Walking Tour on July 19th at 1pm to educate attendees about the Jewish history of the neighborhood, as well as share the draft goals for the Western Addition Geary Boulevard (WAGB) Community Study, and collect suggestions for improvement to Geary Boulevard existing infrastructure. This event will take an hour and a half and leave from the Jewish Community High School. The Tour will be led by Howard Freedman from the Jewish Community Library. Bagels and light refreshments will be provided by Boichik Bagels and JCRC at the start of the tour.

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05/19/2026

Join us in person for Rituals That Hold Us, Rituals We Hold - Sinai Memorial’s Annual Day of Learning

🗓️ Sunday, May 31 | 10:00 AM-3:00 PM (doors at 9:30)
📍 Sinai Memorial, 1501 Divisadero St, San FranciscoA free day of learning, workshops, and conversation exploring Jewish rituals around end of life, death, and mourning—thoughtful, compassionate, and deeply relevant.
🍽️ Kosher lunch included (with registration)
🔗 Register here: https://jewishrituals.eventbrite.com

I'd love to have you join us!

A free gathering of speakers and workshops on Jewish rituals for end‑of‑life, death, and grief.

05/08/2026

Psychedelics and death care?
It may sound surprising—but it’s opening up meaningful conversations about grief, healing, and the end of life.
Here’s how Jewish leaders are thinking about it:
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Sinai Memorial and the Jewish Association for Death Education are hosting a discussion exploring how psychedelics can help people facing death and grief.

05/08/2026

A thoughtful conversation exploring emerging psychedelic use, ethical questions, and Jewish perspectives around end-of-life care and grief will take place this Tuesday, May 12 Manny's in SF.

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Sinai Memorial and the Jewish Association for Death Education are hosting a discussion exploring how psychedelics can help people facing death and grief.

05/07/2026

Does Mother’s Day Feel Complicated? That’s Okay. Dr. Laura Berman shares 5 ways to make space for grief on this day when we're expected to feel joyful.

Dr. Laura Berman shares 5 ways to make space for grief on this day when we're expected to feel joyful. Listen to this article.0:00/438.41306122448981× “Mother’s Day can hold many truths at once. Love and loss. Joy and longing. Celebration and silence.” The first tulips always

05/04/2026

Join us at Manny's for an evening conversation on the emerging role of psychedelics in end‑of‑life care and grief.

On Tuesday, May 12 at 6pm, a panel of experts will discuss current research, ethical questions, and how these therapies may support people facing serious illness — as well as those living with grief.

This discussion is thoughtful, grounded, and open to community members who want to learn more about how this field is evolving.

👉 Learn more and register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/psychedelics-support-at-the-end-of-life-and-with-the-grief-that-follows-tickets-1986778517027

Join Sinai Memorial Chapel and JADE for an evening conversation about the emerging role of psychedelics in end-of-life care and grief.

04/25/2026

Join us for Rituals That Hold Us, Rituals We Hold, a free Annual Day of Learning exploring how Jewish ritual supports individuals and communities through end‑of‑life, death, and grief. Featuring a keynote by Myra Sack, workshops, and clergy perspectives, the day offers meaningful learning, reflection, and connection.