# Event Details

- **Event Name**: House of Mourning: A Journey of Poetry, Grief and Healing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join poet, rabbi and hospice chaplain Benjamin Shalva for a workshop exploring poetry as a path toward healing and transformation. Drawing from his new collection, House of Mourning, Benjamin weaves poetry readings, discussion, guided meditation, and writing exercises to help participants engage the language of loss and the spirit of renewal. This gathering offers a meaningful space for reflection, creativity, and connection—for anyone wrestling with grief, exploring creative expression, or seeking deeper meaning in the face of change. 

Rabbi Benjamin Shalva is a poet, hospice chaplain, and rabbi whose work explores grief, solace, ritual, and awe. His poetry and prose have appeared in publications including Image, Spirituality & Health Magazine, and The Washington Post. His debut poetry collection, House of Mourning (Kelsay Books), is a meditation on loss, end-of-life care, and the mysterious terrain between despair, desire, and renewal. In addition to his literary work, Benjamin serves as the Manager of Jewish Care, Support, and Rabbinic Services at Gilchrist, Maryland’s largest hospice organization. He lives in Baltimore with his wife, Sara, their two children, and their two hound dogs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/house-of-mourning-a-journey-of-poetry-grief-and-healing/200029598958746
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, nonprofit, meditation, sports, workshops, fine-arts, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Baltimore
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2001 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21217
- **lat**: 39.31961
- **long**: -76.65059
- **full address**: 2001 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21217

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is House of Mourning: A Journey of Poetry, Grief and Healing being held?
  - **A:** House of Mourning: A Journey of Poetry, Grief and Healing takes place on Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 2001 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21217.
- **Q**: Who is organizing House of Mourning: A Journey of Poetry, Grief and Healing?
  - **A:** House of Mourning: A Journey of Poetry, Grief and Healing is organized by Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** House of Mourning: A Journey of Poetry, Grief and Healing is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baltimore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If House of Mourning: A Journey of Poetry, Grief and Healing sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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