Support Services at JWell
JWell offers a variety of support groups at B'nai Jeshurun.
GRIEF GROUPS
LOSS OF SPOUSE
In the fall, there is a grief support group for those who have experienced the death of a spouse or parent a month or more ago. This group is facilitated by experienced mental health and grief social worker, Mary Fisher Bornstein, LISW-S and Rabbi Alex Rosenbaum.
We offer a second support group for those who have experienced the death of a spouse 2+ years ago. This group meets every other monday from 3-4:00pm and is facilitated by Sandra Lawrence.
LOSS OF PARENT
The group for loss of parent is facilitated by Mary Fisher Bornstein, LISW-S and Rabbi Alex Rosenbaum. The group will meet in winter 2027. Dates to come.
LOSS OF CHILD
In August 2026, we will offer a 6 week grief group for those who have lost children. Parents who have lost adult children are welcome in this group.
LOSS BY SUICIDE
In winter/spring 2027, we will offer a 6 week grief group for those who have lost loved ones to suicide.
These groups will be limited to 15 people. We think this is a very important part of our mission and we look forward to offering this vital service.
ADDICTION SUPPORT
JWell houses a weekly men’s AA group, facilitated by Mark Saffran. This group meets on Monday mornings at 7:30am in Halpern Hall at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation.
Reach out to Mark to learn more.
If you are interested in being a part of Al-Anon, a group for family members of people who have struggled with addiction, please reach out to us at JWell.
Our Grief Support Team
Mary Fisher Bornstein
LISW-S, grief counselor
Grief counselor