A note from Rabbi Mark Nenner
Sometimes the hardest part is taking the first step.
You may not know what to say. You may wonder whether your feelings are normal. You may even question whether talking about your grief will make any difference.
That's okay. You don't need to prepare anything, explain yourself perfectly, or have a particular goal in mind. You simply need a place where you can be heard.
- Rabbi Mark Nenner
Permission to Grieve, Power to Heal
Faith-Based Grief Counseling for People of All Faiths and Backgrounds
When someone we love dies, our world changes.
The pain of loss can leave us with sadness, loneliness, confusion, anger, or questions about our faith. Grief is deeply personal. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, no timetable for healing, and no expectation that we should simply "move on."
Whether your loss is recent or occurred many years ago, you deserve a safe, supportive environment where you can speak openly and begin finding your way forward.
What grief counseling is, and isn't
It is not
Treating grief as an illness to be cured or a problem to be solved.
Forgetting the person who died.
Being told that it is time to move on.
Having religious beliefs imposed on you.
It is
A place to express feelings that may be hard to share with family or friends.
Help working through sadness, guilt, anger, loneliness, and uncertainty.
Room to explore questions of faith and meaning, when you want to.
Learning to carry your loss while rediscovering meaning, purpose, and hope.
Individual counseling
One-on-one conversations with Rabbi Nenner, at your own pace.
Group counseling
Share the journey with others who are also living with loss.
On Zoom or in person
Both options are available online or face to face.
About Rabbi Mark Nenner
Certified Grief Counselor
Chaplain
Bereavement Specialist
Rabbi Nenner is an ordained rabbi who has devoted much of his professional life to helping individuals and families through loss. For five years he served as a hospice chaplain and bereavement coordinator, and he has provided spiritual and emotional support in mental health settings. He is trained in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
His approach is compassionate, respectful, and nonjudgmental. He does not presume to have all the answers, nor does he believe every question requires one.
His foundation is rooted in Jewish tradition. He welcomes people of all faiths, traditions, and backgrounds. You do not need to share his beliefs to benefit from his support.
Grieving a loss of your own?
Rabbi Nenner supports people facing:
- The death of a spouse or life partner
- The loss of a parent, child, sibling, or other family member
- The death of a close friend or someone significant in your life
- A loved one's terminal illness
- Grief that continues months or years after a loss
- Spiritual struggles or a loss of meaning after bereavement
Your grief doesn't need to fit a particular pattern or timeline.
Your grief matters. Your memories matter. And your comfort matters.
Write a few words, or simply leave your name and number. Rabbi Nenner will be in touch.
Prefer to talk? Call (845) 558-9322 or email [email protected]