A $5 donation will be requested for the event, which is co-sponsored by Congregations Emanu-El and Beth Sholom and Or Shalom Jewish Community. Reservations are necessary. Call (415) 974-1287 by Jan. 28.

Comfort is offered to those losing loved ones

A support group for people who are facing the loss of a loved one will begin at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 and continue through March 6 at Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 1600 Scott St., S.F.

Rabbi Eric Weiss of Ruach Ami, Bay Area Jewish Healing Center and Lee L. Pollak , coordinator of JFCS’s bereavement programs will be the facilitators. Cost is $125. For information, call (415) 750-4197.

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