ADULT EDUCATION LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

PARTIAL LIST OF LECTURE & WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

 

12/29/23
Parshat Vayechi Dvar Torah:
Jacob’s Deathbed Finale: Family Drama and the End-of-Life Journey
Congregation Kol HaNeshamah, Sarasota, FL

10/10; 10/17; 10/24; 10/31/2023
Exploring Jewish Mysteries of  the Afterlife: Ancient Mysticism, Contemporary Meaning
A Four-part Mini-Course
Kavod v’Nichum, Online Adult Education

7/3-9/23
From Ancient Ancestors to Spirit Guides and Reincarnating Souls – Jewish Afterlife Traditions Throughout the Ages
Aleph Kallah, West Chester University, West Chester, PA


6/11/23
Transcending Trauma, Healing Grief: Mythic Dimensions of the Book of Ruth
Kavod v’Nichum Online Conference

6/9-10/23
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
A Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Temple Israel, Portsmouth, NH

5/11/23
The History and Mystery of Yizkor: Wisdom from Our Ancestors
Center for Spiritual Well-Being, Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, PA

5/4/23
Transcending Trauma: Mythic Dimensions of the Book of Ruth
Center for Spiritual Well-Being, Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park, PA

4/11/23
Seventh Night of Passover: A Mythic Re-Enactment of the Crossing of the Red Sea
Co-led with Rabbi Geela Rayzel Raphael, Aleph- Alliance for Jewish Renewal

2/16/23
Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night: Moses’s Death and the Sacred Stages of Dying
Lunch and Learn, UJA-JCC Greenwich

2/12/23
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Hawaii Inter-Island Chevrah Kadisha

1/5/23
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Congregation Kol Ami, Cherry Hill, NJ

11/20/22
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Seminar on “A Difficult Mitzvah: Conversations About Death, Dying and the Afterlife”
Sponsored by Howard County Board of Rabbis, the Jewish Federation of Howard County and
Sol Levinson & Bros. Funeral Chapel

10/30/22
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond—A Scholar-in-Residence Afternoon
1) Jacob’s Deathbed Finale: Guidelines from Genesis for Living and Dying;

2) Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Perspectives.
Monmouth Reform Temple, Monmouth, NJ

10/5/22
Discovering the Multi-Dimensional Textures of Yizkor
Yizkor Dvar Torah, Darchei Noam, Ambler, PA

9/20/22
The History and Mystery of Yizkor, Third of 3-part series on “A Time for Turning and Retuning: Preparing for the High Holy Daze, Aleph – Alliance for Jewish Renewal, Tikshoret Online programs

9/13/22
Isaac on the Altar: Mythic Wisdom of Rosh HaShanah Torah, Second of 3-part series on “A Time for Turning and Retuning: Preparing for the High Holy Daze, Aleph – Alliance for Jewish Renewal, Tikshoret Online programs

9/11/22
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Congregation Beth Hatikvah, Summit, NJ.

9/6/22
Illuminating the High Holy Daze: Understanding Themes of Rosh HaShanah, First of 3-part series on “A Time for Turning and Retuning: Preparing for the High Holy Daze, Aleph – Alliance for Jewish Renewal, Tikshoret Online programs

6/6/22
Yizkor Dvar Torah: Remembering the Ancestors
Seaside Jewish Community, Rehoboth Beach, DE

6/5/22
Tikkun Leil Shavuot: Reading Ruth as a Mythic Tale for Our Times
Seaside Jewish Community, Rehoboth Beach, DE

6/2/22
Reading Ruth as a Mythic Tale: Guidelines for Life in Times of Transition
UJA-JCC Greenwich Lunch & Learn, Greenwich, CT

5/18/22
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Congregation Shaarey Tzedek, Winnipeg, MB

3/29/22
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Congregation Brothers of Israel,  Newtown, PA

3/26/22
Jacob’s Legacy: End-of-Life Wisdom for Our Times
Jewish Community Shabbaton: Congregation Shir Chadash, Temple Beth-El , Vassar Temple

and Jewish Federation of Dutchess County

3/25/22
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications 
Jewish Community Shabbaton: Congregation Shir Chadash, Temple Beth-El , Vassar Temple

and Jewish Federation of Dutchess County

2/26/22
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Kabbalah
Conference on Art of Dying to Live: An Exploration of Life, Death and the Afterlife
Menla Institute, Phoenicia, NY

2/23/22
Carrying Joseph’s Bones: Sinai Procession as a Funeral Ritual
Kavod v’ Nichum online learning

2/16/22
Jacob’s Deathbed Finale: Family Drama and Trauma at the End-of-Life
Kavod v’ Nichum online learning

2/9/22
Isaac’s Midlife Transition: The Akedah as a Near-Death Experience
Kavod v’ Nichum online learning

2/2/22
Abraham’s Calling:  From Bereaved Refugee to Man of Destiny?
Kavod v’ Nichum online learning

12/1/21
A Candle in the Night: Hanukah as a Mythic Journey From Darkness to Light
Darchei Noam, Ambler, PA

11/30/21
A Candle in the Night: Hanukah as a Mythic Journey From Darkness to Light
Tiferet Israel Congregation, Glen Cove, NY

11/14/21
Jewish Sacred Burial – From Machpelah to Joseph’s Bones
From Medieval Hevra Kaddisha to Contemporary America
Beth Jacob Synagogue, Norwich, CT

11/8/21
End of Life Teachings: Torah Wisdom for Conscious Living and Dying
Online program, Am Kolel, Beallsville, MD

10/27/21
Harvesting Ancestral Wisdom: End-of-Life Journeys in Genesis
Part II:  Isaac’s Midlife Transition: The Akedah as a Near-Death Experience
Beth Sholom Congregation, Elkins Park, PA

10/26/21
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
Beth Jacob Synagogue, Norwich, CT

10/13/21
Harvesting Ancestral Wisdom: End-of-Life Journeys in Genesis
Part I:  Abraham’s Calling: From Bereaved Refugee to Man of Destiny
Beth Sholom Congregation, Elkins Park, PA

10/6/21
Jacob’s Deathbed Finale: Family Drama and Trauma at the End-of-Life
Beth Jacob Synagogue, Norwich, CT

9/16/21
Remembering the Dead, Talking to the Dead
Yizkor Dvar Torah, Darchei Noam, Ambler, PA

9/12/21
Background to the Tradition of Kever Avot—Honoring Ancestral Graves
Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Montreal, QC

9/1/21
Isaac on the Altar:  Finding Meaning in the Akeda
My Jewish Learning Online Class

7/26/21
Afterlife and Contemporary Death Rituals: Spiritual Wisdom for Today
Shomer Collective Online Class

7/19/21
Afterlife in Kabbalistic  Tradition: Post-Mortem Journey of the Soul
Shomer Collective Online Class

7/12/21
Afterlife in Biblical and Rabbinic Tradition: Sheol and Olam Haba
Shomer Collective Online Class

6/15/21
Responding to Bruriah’s Cry:
Practical Wisdom for Traumatic Grief Care in Pandemic Times
19th Annual North American Chevrah Kadisha and Jewish Cemetery Conference, Online 

6/15/21
The History and Mystery of Yizkor: Memorializing Ancestral Souls
19th Annual North American Chevrah Kadisha and Jewish Cemetery Conference, Online 

6/12/21
Hearing the Sacred Calling to Oneness: Eternal Wisdom of Ancient Judaism
Spiritual Awakening International Online Conference –  “Bringing us Together” 

5/16/21
Reading Ruth as a Mythic Tale: Guidelines for Life in Times of Change
Makom Solel Lakeside, Highland Park, IL

5/16/21
Shavuot – From Agrarian Income Tax to Sinai Revelation
Darkaynu, Warrington, PA

5/15/21
The Myth and Mystery of the Sinai Revelation

Bnai Keshet, Montclair, NJ

5/13/21
Sinai Revelation and the Mythic Journey
Congregation Tifereth Israel, Glen Cove, NY

5/8/21
Facing Adversity and Loss: Mythic Dimensions of the Book of Ruth

Bnai Keshet, Montclair, NJ

May 2021 (5/3/21, 5/10/21, 5/17/21)
Approaching the Holy Mountain: Spiritual Preparations for Shavuot
Three-part mini-course, Institute for Jewish Knowledge and Learning

4/30/21
Transcending Trauma: Mythic Dimensions of the Book of Ruth
Aquarian Minyan Yeshiva

4/28/21
Journey of the Soul in the World Beyond: Wisdom From Kabbalah

Taste of Gamliel Lecture Series, Kavod V’Nichum

4/27/21
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Temple Israel of Great Neck, Great Neck, NY

4/26/21
Counting the Omer: From Agrarian Income Tax To Kabbalistic Contemplation
Omer, Oh, Omer, Let Me Count the Ways!
Night of Virtual Learning, Aleph – Alliance for Jewish Renewal 

4/23/21
Sinai Revelation & the Mythic Journey: Guidelines for Life in Transition
Aquarian Minyan Yeshiva

4/2/21
Seventh Night of Passover & Shabbat: A Celebration of the Crossing of the Red Sea
Co-led with Rabbi Geela Rayzel Raphael, Aleph- Alliance for Jewish Renewal

4/1/21
The History and Mystery of Yizkor: Wisdom From Our Ancestors
Congregation Tifereth Israel, Glen Cove, NY

March 2021 (3/3/21, 3/10/21, 3/17/21)
Ancestral Journeys: End-of-Life Wisdom in Torah and Midrash
A Scholar-at-my-Residence Mini-Course, Temple Israel, Tallahassee, FL

2/14/21
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: A Scholar-at-my-Residence Program
Makom Solel Lakeside, Highland Park, IL

2/5-6/21
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond:
A Scholar-at-my-Residence Shabbaton
Temple Beth Sholom, Topeka, KS

2/2/21
Afterlife and Near-Death Experiences in Jewish Mysticism
Temple Sholom in Broomall, Broomall, PA

1/25/21
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife

Bnai Keshet, Montclair, NJ

January 2021 (1/5/21, 1/12/21, 1/19/21)
Mini-Course: Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: A Zoom Learning Adventure
Temple Beth Shalom, Brigantine, NJ

1/2/21
Jacob’s Deathbed Finale: End-of-Life Wisdom in Pandemic Times
Dvar Torah on Parshat Vayehi, Society for the Advancement of Judaism

12/14/20
A Candle in the Night: Hanukah as a Mythic Journey From Darkness to Light
My Jewish Learning, Online class

12/13/20
A Candle in the Night: Hanukah as a Mythic Journey From Darkness to Light
Am Kolel, Beallsville, MD Online class

11/24/20
Abraham’s Calling: From Bereaved Refugee to Man of Destiny
TAO – Temple Adath Or, Davie, FL

11/18/20
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Temple Israel, Tallahassee, FL

11/17/20
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Congregation Beth Tikvah, Wantagh, NY

Fall 2020 (11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17)
Mini-Course: End-of-Life Journeys in Torah and Midrash
Institute of Jewish Knowledge and Learning, Plantation, FL

9/28/20
The History and Mystery of Yizkor—Wisdom from Our Ancestors
MyJewishLearning.com

9/24/20
The History and Mystery of Yizkor—Wisdom from Our Ancestors
Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua, NH

9/22/20
The History and Mystery of Yizkor—Wisdom from Our Ancestors
Temple Israel, Tallahassee, FL

9/21/20
The History and Mystery of Yizkor—Wisdom from Our Ancestors
Tiferet Bet Israel, Blue Bell, PA

9/19/20
Illuminating the High Holy Daze
ALEPH – Alliance for Jewish Renewal
“Inviting in the Sweetness: A Rosh HaShanah Zoom Gala Gala”

9/16/20
Yizkor—The Mystery of Memory
Congregation Ahavath Chesed, Jacksonville, FL

9/15/20
Isaac’s Near-Death Experience—Wisdom of Rosh HaShanah Torah
Temple Israel, Tallahassee, FL

9/8/20
Illuminating the High Holy Daze: Exploring Mythic Themes of Rosh HaShanah
Tiferet Bet Israel, Blue Bell, PA

8/27/20
What Do Jews Really Believe About Life After Death?: 
Wisdom from Jewish Mystical Tradition
Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua, NH

Fall 2020 (8/26, 9/1, 9/8)
Mini-Course: A Time for Turning and Returning: Preparing for the High Holy Days
Har Zion Temple, Penn Valley, PA

Summer 2020 ( 8/23, 8/30, 9/13)
Mini-Course: In This Season of Teshuva: Life, Death and the World Beyond
Shaar Zahav, San Francisco, CA

Summer 2020 (8/4, 8/11, 8/18)
Mini-Course: From Ancient Ancestors to Spirit Guides and Reincarnating Souls:
Jewish Afterlife Traditions Throughout the Ages
Aquarian Minyan Online Yeshiva

Summer 2020 ( 8/4, 8/11, 8/25)
Mini-Course: Ancestral Journeys: End-of-Life Wisdom  in Torah and Midrash
Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute, Alumni Program

Summer 2020 (7/26, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17)
Mini-Course: Ancestral Journeys: End-of-Life Wisdom  in Torah and Midrash
Tikshoret – Online Adult Education of Aleph – Alliance for Jewish Renewal

6/11/20
Biblical and Rabbinic Views of the Afterlife
Pleasantville Community Synagogue, Pleasantville, NY

6/18/20
Kabbalistic Views of the Afterlife
Pleasantville Community Synagogue, Pleasantville, NY

June 2020 (6/3, 6/10, 6/17)
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife:  Traditional and Contemporary Perspectives”
Tikshoret, ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal

5/28/20
Reading of Ruth: Wisdom Guidelines for Life in Times of Transition
MyJewishLearning.Com

5/28/20
Mythic Dimension of the Book of Ruth: 
Guidelines for Living Life in Time of Transition
Pleasantville Community Synagogue, Pleasantville, NY

5/17/20
Kabbalistic Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications 
Symposium — May You Live To Be 120: Talking About Death
Shaar Zahav Synagogue, San Francisco, CA

5/17/20
Transforming Images of Death: Envisioning A “Death Positive” Judaism
Symposium — May You Live To Be 120: Talking About Death
Shaar Zahav Synagogue, San Francisco, CA

Spring 2020  (4/21, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2)
Ancestral Journeys: Jewish End-of-Life Wisdom in Torah and Midrash – Part II
Four-Part Mini-Course

Temple Har Zion, Penn Valley, PA

4/28/20
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
“L’Chaim!” Jewish Wisdom for End-of-Life Journey Lecture Series
Congregation Beth Tikvah, Marlton, NJ
Co-sponsored by Platt Memorial Chapels, Cherry Hill, NJ

4/22/20
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute

Spring 2020 (4/21, 5/5, 5/19)
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife:
Philosophical Belief and Pastoral Applications
Three-part online Webinar
Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute

3/8/20
Jewish Afterlife & Journey of the Soul
Aquarian Minyan of Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

3/6-7/20
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Chadeish Yameinu Jewish Renewal of Santa Cruz, CA and
Temple Beth El, Aptos, CA
Co-sponsored by Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel

3/3/20
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Tiferet Bet Israel Religious School, Blue Bell, PA

2/25/20
Understanding Jewish Death Rituals
Tiferet Bet Israel Religious School, Blue Bell, PA

2/18/20
Moses’ Death in Torah and Midrash: Sacred Stages of the Mystery of Dying
“L’Chaim!” Jewish Wisdom for the End-of-Life Journey Lecture Series
Congregation Beth Tikvah, Marlton, NJ

1/22/20
Tales of the World Beyond: Do Jews Really Believe in the Afterlife?
Temple Beth Kodesh, Boynton Beach, FL

1/18/20
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
: Contemporary Implications

Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL

1/18/20
Moses’ Death in Torah and Midrash: Sacred Stages of the Mystery of Dying
Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL

12/15/19
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Beth Israel Congregation, Vineland, NJ

12/7/19
Journey of the Soul in the World Beyond: Wisdom From Kabbalah
Temple Emunah, Lexington, MA
Co-sponsored by Community Hevra Kadisha of Greater Boston

12/7/19
Shabbat Lunch and Learn –
Jacob’s Burial Cave, Samuel’s Presence in Sheol: Afterlife in Biblical Tradition
Temple Emunah, Lexington, MA

12/7/19
D’var Torah –
Jacob’s Deathbed Finale: Guidelines from Genesis for Living and Dying
Temple Emunah, Lexington, MA

11/23-24/19
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Congregation Sha’are Shalom, Leesburg, VA
Co-Sponsored by Sagal Bloomfield Dazansky Goldberg Funeral Care, Rockville, MD

11/22/19
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation, Ashburn, VA

11/16-17/19
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Seaside Jewish Community, Rehoboth Beach, DE

11/8-9/19
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Temple Beth El, The Reform Congregation of Jersey City
Co-Sponsored by Gutterman Bros., Funeral Directors, Jersey City, NJ

11/3/19
Jewish Ghost Stories: Tales of Ancient Ancestors, Wandering Spirits and Reincarnating Souls
Beth El Synagogue, East Windsor, NJ

11/3/19
Journey of the Soul in the World Beyond: Wisdom From Kabbalah
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, PA

Fall 2019  (11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17)
Jewish End-of-Life Wisdom in Torah and Midrash
Four-Part Mini-Course
Temple Har Zion, Penn Valley, PA

Fall 2019  (10/29, 11/12, 11/19)
Ancestors and Ghosts, Reincarnating Souls and Spirit Guides:
Jewish Afterlife Traditions Throughout the Ages
Tiferet Bet Israel, Blue Bell, PA

10/9/19
Be Culturally Radical: Live As If You Are Dying
Yizkor Sermon, Darkaynu, Warrington, PA

10/6/19
Preparing to Meet the Ancestors: Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Jewish Center of Princeton, Princeton, NJ

9/21/19
Preparing to Meet the Ancestors: Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Selichot Program sponsored by Temple Beth El (Allentown, PA)
Congregation Brith Sholom and Am Haskalah (Bethlehem PA )

8/7/19
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Lunch and Learn, Gratz College, Melrose Park, PA

6/7-10/19
Shavuot, Sinai and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar in Residence at Congregation B’nai Amoona
Creve Coeur, MO

May 2019 (5/7, 5/14, 5/21)
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Traditional and Contemporary Perspectives
Three-session online webinar
Tikshoret – Aleph Online Learning

5/3-5/19
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, Chester, CT

4/26/19
Shevi’i Pesach – Ritual Crossing of the Red Sea: A Mythic Re-Enactment
Tzedek v’Shalom Congregation, Newtown, PA 

4/5-7/19
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Dave and Reva Waldman Kahn Scholar-in-Residence
Keneseth Israel Congregation, Louisville, KY
Co-sponsored by Herman Meyer and Son Funeral Home, Louisville, KY

February/March 2019
Jewish Views of the Afterlife:
Traditional and Contemporary Perspectives
Four-part Adult Education course
Har Zion Temple, Penn Valley, PA

3/5/19
Twilight Between the Worlds – Tales of Ancient Ancestors, Wandering Spirits and Reincarnating Souls
Congregation Har Shalom, Fort Collins, CO.

3/4/19
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Congregation Rodef Shalom, Denver, CO

3/3/19
Jacob’s Deathbed: Family Drama and Trauma at the End-of-Life
Gunbarrel Faith Partnership, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
Boulder, CO

3/3/19
Jewish Ghost Stories –
Mysterious Tales of Ancient Ancestors, Wandering Spirits, Reincarnating Souls
Feldman Mortuary, Denver, CO

3/1-2/19
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Congregation Beth Evergreen, Evergreen, CO
Co-sponsored by Feldman Jewish Mortuary, Denver, CO 

February 2019
Biblical Portraits of Life and Death
Three-Part Mini-Course (2/4, 2/11, 2/25)
Center for Spiritual Well-Being, Beth Shalom Synagogue, Elkins Park, PA

1/27/19
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Temple Beth El, East Windsor, NJ

12/7/18
Hanukkah as a Mythic Journey  –
Maccabees as the Geek Squad ReBooting the Temple Software
Dvar Torah at Darkeynu, Warrington, PA

11/27/18
A Candle in the Night:  Hanukah as a Mythic Journey from Darkness to Light
Center for Spiritual Well-Being
Beth Shalom Congregation, Elkins Park, PA

11/13/18
Afterlife and the Journey of the Soul in Eastern Religions and Near-Death Experiences
Department of Religion, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

11/13/18
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism
Hillel Society of Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

11/10/18
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Baltimore Festival of Jewish Literature
Har Sinai Congregation, Owings Mills, MD
Co-Sponsored by Sol Levinson & Bros., Inc

11/2-4/18
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Co-sponsored by: Congregation Beth Shalom, Clifton Park, NY;
Congregation Shaara Tfille, Saratoga Springs, NYTemple Beth El, Bennington, VT;
Temple Sinai, Saratoga Springs, NY and Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

10/19-21/18
Kabbalistic Journey of the Soul –
Birth, Death, Afterlife, and Reincarnation in Jewish Mysticism
Weekend Workshop, 
Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY

10/14/18
Transcending Trauma: Mythic Dimensions of the Book of Ruth
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, PA

9/19/18
Yizkor – Remembering the Dead, Talking to the Dead
Yom Kippur Sermon

Darkaynu Community, Warrington, PA

Summer 2018  (7/18, 8/1, 8/15)
Jewish End-of-Life Wisdom in Torah, Midrash and Kabbalah
Three-Part Mini-Course
Darkaynu Community, Warrington, PA

7/10/18
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism
Congregation Tifereth Israel, Glen Cove, NY

 

7/2-8/18
“From Ancient Ancestors to Spirit Guides and Reincarnating Souls:
Jewish Afterlife Traditions Throughout the Ages”
Aleph Kallah, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

June 2018
Biblical Mythology, Contemporary Psychology and the End-of-Life Journey

Three-Part Mini-Course (6/11, 6/18, 6/25)
Center for Spiritual Well-Being, Beth Shalom Synagogue, Elkins Park, PA

6/8/18
Giants and Grasshoppers of the Habituated Mind
D’var Torah on Parshat Shelakh Lekha
Darkaynu Community, Warrington, PA

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5/8/18
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Series on “To Everything There Is A Season” Jewish Wisdom and End-of-Life Transitions
West Laurel Hill Cemetery and Funeral Home, Bala Cynwyd, PA

5/1/18
Do We Jews Believe in an Afterlife?
Temple Gates of Prayer, Flushing, NY


4/29/18

Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism
Adath Shalom, Morris Plains, NJ
Co-Sponsored by J.L. Apter Memorial Chapel

Spring 2018
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
A Four-Part Mini-Course, 3/18, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25
Darkeynu Community, Warrington, PA

3/11/18
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Interfaith Families Project of Greater Washington, D.C
Kensington, MD

3/4/18
“Do Not Go Gentle Into the Night”:
Moses’ End-of-Life Drama and the Sacred Stages of Dying
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, PA

2/25/18
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Mercer Community Women’s Chevra Kaddisha
Princeton Jewish Center, Princeton, NJ

1/22/18
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Congregation Shaarei Kodesh, Boca Raton, FL

1/21/18
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Institute of Jewish Knowledge and Learning

Posnack Jewish Community Center, Davie, FL

1/16/18
Twilight Between the Worlds: Jewish Tales of Ghosts, Wandering Spirits and Reincarnating Souls”
Congregation Ohev Shalom, Maitland, FL

1/14/18
Jacob’s Deathbed Finale:  Wisdom From Genesis for the End-of-Life Journey
Conference on “Conversations That Matter – Being A Grandparent”
Temple Judea, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

12/23/17
Jacob’s Deathbed Finale
Dvar Torah on 
Parshat Vayehi
Darkaynu, Warrington, PA

11/20/17
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Series on  “L’Chaim!” Jewish Wisdom for the End-of-Life Journey
Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Elkins Park, PA

11/17-18/17
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Congregation Bet Ha’am, Temple Beth El, Portland, ME
Co-sponsored by Portland Jewish Funeral Home

11/15/17
Moses’ Death in Torah and Midrash: Sacred Stages of the Mystery of Dying
Series on  “L’Chaim!” – Jewish Wisdom for the End-of-Life Journey
Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Elkins Park, PA

11/10-11/17
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond

Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Temple Anshe Shalom, Olympia Fields, IL

November 2017 (11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27)
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife:
Practical and Spiritual Wisdom for Living with Death and Dying 
– a 4-part mini-course

Center for Spiritual Well-Being, Beth Shalom SynagogueElkins Park, PA

10/22/17
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Kabbalah
Jewish Community of Ojai, Ojai, CA

10/22/17
Twilight Between the Worlds: Tales of Ghosts, Wandering Souls and Reincarnating Spirits
Jewish Federation of Ventura County, Ventura, CA

9/30/17
Yizkor: From Trauma Memory to Soul-Guiding
Darkaynu, Warrington, PA

7/31-8/5/17
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Traditional and Contemporary Perspectives
National Havurah Committee Summer Institute
University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT

6/2/17
Transcending Trauma: Mythic Dimensions of the Book of Ruth
Darkaynu, Warrington, PA

5/21/17
Jewish Wisdom,  Addiction and the Grief Journey
Conference on “Addiction and the Jewish Community”
Temple Har Zion, Mt. Holly, NJ

5/16/17
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism, Series on
Death and Dessert: A Community Conversation on End-of-Life Issues
(Sponsored by Pleasantville Community Synagogue, UJA Federation and Plaza Memorial Chapel)
Jean-Jacques Café, Pleasantville, NY 

Spring 2017
“Death and Dying” Undergraduate course
Department of Psychology, Bryn Athyn College, Bryn Athyn, PA

May 2017 (May 8, 15, 22)
“Worlds of Jewish Mysticism – Kabbalah for Tomorrow” – a 3-part mini-course
Center for Spiritual Well-Being, Beth Shalom Synagogue
Elkins Park, PA

4/30/17
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism
Ohev Sholom Synagogue – The National Synagogue, Washington, DC

4/30/17
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Temple Shalom, Chevy Chase, MD

4/29/17
Twilight Between the Worlds: An Evening of Jewish Tales of  the Afterlife
Bethesda Jewish Congregation, Bethesda, MD

3/22/17
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Series on  “L’Chaim!” – Jewish Wisdom for the End-of-Life Journey
Beth Am Israel, Penn Valley, PA

3/14/17
Kabbalah and the Afterlife Journey of the Soul
St. Johns Lodge, Masonic Temple of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

3/8/17
Moses’ Death in Torah and Midrash: Sacred Stages of the Mystery of Dying
Series on  “L’Chaim!” – Jewish Wisdom for the End-of-Life Journey
Beth Am Israel, Penn Valley, PA

1/20-22/17
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Congregation Ner Tamid, Las Vegas, NV

12/18/16
From Mourning to Meaning, From Longing to Legacy: The Jewish Journey of Bereavement
Series on  “Therefore Choose Life” – Jewish Wisdom for the End-of-Life Journey,
Har Zion Temple, Penn Valley, PA

12/9-11/16
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Temple Israel, Greenfield, MA

11/27/16
Twilight Between the Worlds: Tales of Ghosts, Wandering Souls and Reincarnating Spirits
Congregation Emanu El, Victoria, BC

11/26/16
Twilight Between the Worlds: Tales of Ghosts, Wandering Souls and Reincarnating Spirits
Sponsored by Mountain View Cemetery and Or Shalom Synagogue, Vancouver, BC

11/25-27/16
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Or Shalom Synagogue, Vancouver, BC

11/20/16
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Series on  “Therefore Choose Life” – Jewish Wisdom for the End-of-Life Journey
Har Zion Temple, Penn Valley, PA

11/18-19/16
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Temple Sholom, Bridgewater, NJ

11/11-13/16
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Congregation Kol Ami, Elmira, NY

11/6/16
Grief, Bereavement and the Mystery of Life and Death: A Healing Journey
Bereavement Workshop sponsored by Mt. Airy Learning Tree, 1:00-6:00 PM
Philadelphia, PA

9/25/16
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Malverne Jewish Center, Malverne, NY

8/21/16
“Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism”
Workshop at 41st Annual SSF-IIIHS International Conference on
“Cosmic Creation, Unity Consciousness and New Life in the Quantum Field” Montreal, QC

7/11-17/16
From Womb to Tomb to the World Beyond: The Life Journey of the Soul
through Birth, Death, Afterlife and Reincarnation in Kabbalah and Midrash

Aleph – Jewish Renewal Kallah Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO

5/15/16
Jewish Ghost Stories: Tales of Ancestral Guides, Wandering Spirits and Reincarnating Soul
Congregation B’nai Harim, Pocono Pines, PA

4/10/16
Twilight Between the Worlds: Tales of Ghosts, Wandering Spirits and Reincarnating Souls
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Glen Cove, NY 

4/3/16
Grief, Bereavement and the Mystery of Life and Death: A Healing Journey
Bereavement Workshop sponsored by Mt. Airy Learning Tree, 1:00-6:00 PM
Philadelphia, PA 

3/6/16
Jacob’s Deathbed Wisdom – Practical Guidelines for Conscious Living and Dying
Temple Kol Ami – Scottsdale, AZ


3/5/16
Afterlife  Journey of the Soul in Kabbalah
Ruach HaMidbar, Scottsdale, AZ

3/4/16
“Do Not Go Gentle Into the Night”: Moses’ Death in Torah and Midrash
Temple Chai, Phoenix, AZ

3/3/16
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Temple Solel, Paradise Valley, AZ

3/2/16
Afterlife  Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism:
Everything You Wanted to Know About Life After Death but Never Had the Chance to Ask,
Jewish Community of Sedona and Verde Valley,  Sedona, AZ

2/14/16
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Congregation Or Atid,  Henrico, VA

11/21/15
Jewish Ghost Stories: Tales of Ancestral Guides, Wandering Spirits & Reincarnating Souls
Makom Kadosh: The Jewish Fellowship of West Chester County
West Chester, PA

11/15/15
Afterlife and the Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism
Rimon Resource Center for Jewish Spirituality
Great Barrington, MA

11/15/15
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Temple Beth El, Fall River, MA  

11/14/15
Twilight Between the Worlds:
Tales of Ancestral Guides, Wandering Spirits & Reincarnating Souls
Evening of Jewish Renaissance, Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island
Providence, RI

11/13/15
Afterlife and the Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism
Temple Beth El, Providence, RI  

11/1/15
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, (Chestnut Hill) Philadelphia, PA

10/30/15
Jewish Ghost Stories: Tales of Ancestral Guides, Wandering Spirits and Reincarnating Souls
Congregation Kol Emet, Yardley, PA

10/24/15
Afterlife  Journey of the Soul in Kabbalah
P’nai Or Philadelphia, Beit Midrash

10/17/15
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Agudas Israel Synagogue, Hazleton, PA

10/16/15
Do Not Go Gentle Into the Night”: Moses’ Death in Torah & Midrash
Beth Israel Temple, Hazleton, PA

7/11/15
Death Moment, Near-Death Experiences and the World Beyond – Wisdom From Kabbalah and Tibetan Buddhism
Ruach Ha’aretz Summer Retreat
West Chester University, West Chester, PA

7/11/15
Twilight Between the Worlds: Tales of Ghosts, Wandering Spirits and Reincarnating Souls
Ruach Ha’aretz Summer Retreat

West Chester University, West Chester, PA
 
6/5/15
Death-Moment, Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife Journey of the Soul:
Practical Afterlife Wisdom from Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism
Fifth Annual Afterlife Awareness Conference, Norfolk, VA

6/5/15
Panel on “Heaven: A History”
Fifth Annual Afterlife Awareness Conference, Norfolk, VA

5/29-31/15
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Temple Israel, Duluth, MN

3/15/15
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Applications and Implications
Congregation Kol Emet, Yardley, PA

3/8/15
Jewish Thoughts on  the Afterlife at
“Conversations That Matter – Plan for Your Future” Seminar
Temple Judea, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

3/8/15
Panel on Cremation and Jewish Tradition at
“Conversations That Matter – Plan for Your Future” Seminar
Temple Judea, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

3/1/15
Jewish Views of the Afterlife:  Implications for Contemporary Hevra Kaddisha
New Community Chevra Kadisha of Greater Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

3/1/15
Twilight Between the Worlds: Tales of Ghosts, Wandering Spirits and Reincarnating Souls
New Community Chevra Kadisha of Greater Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

2/25/15
Afterlife and the Journey of the Soul in Judaism:  Implications for Contemporary Hevra Kaddisha
Hevra Kaddisha Banquet, West End Synagogue, Nashville, TN

2/1/15
Twilight Between the Worlds: Tales of Ghosts, Wandering Spirits and Reincarnating Souls
Rabbis Without Borders Alumni Retreat, Pearlstone Conference Center, Reisterville, MD

1/16-17/15
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton, Temple  Ner Tamid, Bloomfield, NJ

 12/9/14
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Temple Beth Kodesh, Boynton Beach, FL 

Fall 2014
Torah Teachings and End of Life Wisdom
4- part mini-course, Congregation Kol Ami, Elkins Park, PA

11/15/14
Tales of Ghosts, Wandering Spirits and Reincarnating Souls –
Exploring Afterlife in Jewish Folk Tradition and Mysticism
Community Hevra Kaddisha of Greater Boston, Temple Sinai, Brookline, MA

11/14/14
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Temple Ohabei Shalom, Brookline, MA
 
10/31-11/2/14
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton Co-Sponsored by
B’nai Or Montreal Community Shul, Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom and Montreal Board of Rabbis
* “Yenne Velt” –  Lifting the Veil on Afterlife and the World Beyond
*  Saul and the Witch of Endor – A Jewish Ghost Story 
* Twilight Between the Worlds – Tales of Ghosts, Spirits and Reincarnating Souls
* Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism

10/26/14
Grief, Bereavement and the Mystery of Life and Death: A Healing Journey
Bereavement Workshop sponsored by Mt. Airy Learning Tree, 1:00-6:00 PM
Philadelphia, PA
 
10/25/14
Jewish Ghost Stories: Tales of Wandering Spirits, Reincarnating Souls and Ancestral Guides
Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El, Elkins Park, PA10/19/14
Jacob’s Deathbed Finale: Guidelines for Conscious Living, Conscious Dying in Our Times
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Chestnut Hill) Philadelphia, PA

7/16/14
Kabbalah and the Afterlife Journey of the Soul
Esoteric Society of Philadelphia 

6/4/14
Transcending Trauma: Mythic Dimensions of the Book of Ruth
Congregation Brothers of Israel, Newton, PA

Spring 2014
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
3- part mini-course, Katz JCC, Cherry Hill, NJ

5/15/14
“Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night”: Moses’ Death in Torah and Midrash
UJA Federation, Greenwich, CT

5/15/14
What Happens Next?: Jewish Views of the Afterlife
UJA Federation, Greenwich, CT

5/10/14
Jewish Perspectives on End-of-Life and the Mysteries of the World Beyond

Temple Covenant of Peace, Easton, PA

5/7/14
From Mourning to Meaning, from Longing to Legacy:
The Psychology of Jewish Bereavement Practices

Mishkan Shalom, Philadelphia, PA

3/23/14
Twilight Between the Worlds: Tales of Ghosts, Wandering Spirits and Reincarnating Souls
12th North American Chevra Kaddisha and Jewish Cemetery Conference, Miami, FL

3/9/14
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Judaism
Hevra Kaddisha Dinner, Har Shalom Center for Jewish Living, Fort Collins, CO

3/9/14
Afterlife  and the Renewal of Jewish Death Rituals: Hevra Kaddisha As Soul-Guding
Hevra Kaddisha DinnerCongregation Nevei Kodesh, Boulder, CO

3/8/14
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Congregation B’nai Havurah, Denver, CO

2/28-3/2/14
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Congregation Shir Shalom, Buffalo, NY

2/23/14
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Implications for Walking the Grief Journey

Germantown Jewish Centre, Philadelphia, PA

2/7-8/14
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton

Agudath Israel, Caldwell, NJ

Fall 2013
Ancestors and Ghosts, Spirit Guides and Reincarnating Souls:
Jewish Afterlife Traditions Throughout the Ages
4 part Adult Education Course Congregation Kol Ami, Elkins Park, PA

11/23/13
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
M’kor Shalom, Cherry Hill, NJ

11/10/13
Life in the Here, Now and World Beyond:
Reclaiming and Reconstructing Jewish Views of the Afterlife
West End Synagogue, New York, NY

11/1-3/13
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Ohev Tzedek – Shaarei Torah, Youngstown, OH
 
10/20/13
Grief, Bereavement and the Mystery of Life and Death: A Healing Journey
Bereavement Workshop sponsored by Mt. Airy Learning Tree
Philadelphia, PA

7/1-7/13
Ancestors and Ghosts, Spirit Guides and Reincarnating Souls:
Ancient Mystery and Contemporary Meaning of Afterlife in Jewish Tradition
Aleph Jewish Renewal Kallah, Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, NH

6/18/13

Jewish Denominations – Historical Background and Contemporary Practice
Guest Presentation in course on “Theologies of Religion”
Department of Religion, LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
  
6/4/13
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism
Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, DC
 
6/2/13
Grief, Bereavement and the Mystery of Life and Death: A Healing Journey
Bereavement Workshop sponsored by Mt. Airy Learning Tree
Philadelphia, PA

5/31/13

Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Beth Israel of MediaMedia, PA
 
4/27-28/13
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Romemu – Judaism for Body, Mind and SpiritNew York, NY
 
3/19/13
Spiritual Guidelines to the Passover Seder: A Kabbalistic Perspective
Congregation  Ohev Shalom, Wallingford, PA 

2/10/13

Exploring the Crack Between the World: Stories of Ghosts, Wandering Souls & Reincarnating Spirits
Park Slope Jewish Center Hevra Kaddisha Dinner, Park Slope, NY
 
2/3/13
The History and Mystery of Jewish Mysticism
Congregation Or Hadash, Ft. Washington, PA
 
12/16/12
Grief, Bereavement and the Mystery of Life and Death: A Healing Journey Workshop
New York Open Center, New York, NY
 
12/8/12
A Candle in the Night: Hanukah as a Mythic Journey from Darkness to Light
Congregation Melrose B’nai Israel, Elkins Park, PA
 
December 2012
Exploring the Worlds of Jewish Mysticism
3 part Adult Education mini-course,
Congregation Kol Ami, Elkins Park, PA
 
12/1/ 12
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism
Siegel Jewish Community Center, Wilmington, DE
 
11/30/ 12
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Do Jews Really Believe in Life After Death?
Temple Beth El, Newark, DE
 
11/9/12
Does Judaism Believe in the Afterlife?
Asbell Center for Jewish Life, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
 
9/8/12
Unveiling the High Holy Daze: Myth and Mystery of Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur  
Congregation Kol Ami, Elkins Park,  PA 
 
6/8/12
Saints of the Hebrew Scriptures: Stages of the Hero’s Journey
Guest Presentation and Public Lecture in a course on “Saints: Old and New”
Department of Religion, LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
 
June 2012
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
3-part Adult Ed Course , Tiferet Bet Israel, Blue Bell, PA
 
5/25-28/12 
Together at Sinai: A Magical, Mystery Tour
Shabbat and Shavuot Retreat co-led with Rabbi Geela Rayzel Raphael
Am Kolel Sanctuary and Renewal Center, Beallsville, MD


4/14/12

Yizkor – From Mourning of Mega-Death to Soul-Guiding
Germantown Jewish Centre, Philadelphia, PA

Dec. 2011
Ancestors and Ghosts, Angels and Spirit Guides:
Jewish Afterlife Traditions Throughout the Ages
3-part Adult Ed Course, Adath Jeshurun Congregation, Elkins Park, PA  

6/1/11
Transcending Trauma: Mythic Dimensions of the Book of Ruth
Congregation Knesset Israel, Elkins Park, PA
 
4/24/11
Counting the Omer:
From Agrarian Income Tax to Contemporary Kabbalistic Contemplation
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Glen Cove, NY
 
4/2/11
Jewish Views of the Afterlife,
Tzedek v’Shalom, Newtown, PA
 
3/8/11
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Kabbalah and Tibetan Buddhism
Colgate College, Jewish Student and Faculty Association, Hamilton, NY
 
2/27/11
Afterlife and the Journey of the Soul in Mystical Judaism
Sons of Israel Congregation, Newtown, PA
 
12/4/10
Myth and Mystery of the Menorah: Hanukah for Grown-Ups
Synaplex Shabbat, Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid, Broomall, PA
 
11/16/10
A Candle in the Night: Hanukah as a Mythic Journey from Darkness to Light
Congregation Ohev Shalom, Wallingford, PA
    
9/18/10
Does Judaism Believe in Life After Death?:
Yom Kippur Reflections on Afterlife & Memory
Yom Kippur Study, Temple Emanu-El, Westfield, NJ
 
9/4/10
Unveiling the High Holy Daze: Myth and Mystery of Rosh HaShana & Yom Kippur
Selichot Program, Congregation Beth Tikvah-Beth Israel, Sewell, NJ
 
8/2-19/10
The Human Encounter with Death
Graduate Religion Intensive, LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
  
6/9/10
Afterlife and the Renewal of Jewish Death Rituals
Workshop  – 8th North American at Chevra Kaddisha Conference, Atlanta, GE
 
6/8/10
Near-Death Experiences And Afterlife In Zohar: Implications For Hevra Kaddisha
Workshop  – 8th North American at Chevra Kaddisha Conference, Atlanta, GE
 
6/8/10
Afterlife and Immortality, Resurrection and Reincarnation:
Travelers Guide to the Afterlife for Chevra Kaddisha
Keynote Address  – 8th North American at Chevra Kaddisha Conference, Atlanta, GE
 
6/6/10
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: A Historical Journey
Shabbat “Brunch and Learn”, Congregation Bet Haverim, Atlanta, GA
 
5/21/10
From Egypt to Sinai and Beyond: Torah as a Mythic Journey
Part III: Transcending Trauma: Mythic Dimensions of the Book of Ruth
Congregation Ohev Shalom of Buck’s County, Richboro, PA 
 
5/18/10
Yahrzeit of the Baal Shem Tov: Shavuot: Study on Afterlife in Jewish Mysticism
Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, P’nai Or Philadelphia
 
4/27/10
Joseph’s Bones: Awakening of Consciousness in Torah and Midrash
Congregation Ohev Shalom, Wallingford, PA
 
4/15/10
From Egypt to Sinai and Beyond: Torah As A Mythic Journey
Part II: Sinai and the Mystery of Midrash-Making
Congregation Ohev Shalom of Buck’s County, Richboro, PA 
 
3/21/10
From Egypt to Sinai and Beyond: Torah As A Mythic Journey
Part I: Biblical Wisdom and the Mythic Life: Passover as an Inner Journey
Congregation Ohev Shalom of Buck’s County, Richboro, PA 
 
3/20/10
Jewish Renewal – Historical Evolution, Philosophical Underpinnings
Guest presentation to Aleph Teleconference Class on “What is Jewish Renewal?” 
 
2/24/10
Afterlife and Soul in Kabbalah
Religious Studies Club, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
 
Jan./Feb. 2010
Ancestors and Ghosts, Angels and Spirit Guides:
Jewish Afterlife Traditions Throughout the Ages
3-part Adult Ed Course, Germantown Jewish Center, Philadelphia, PA
 
1/12/10
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Book Signing and Discussion
Big Blue Marble Bookstore, Philadelphia, PA
 
1/8-9/10
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Beit Mishpachah, Washington, DC
 
12/11/09
A Candle in the Night:
Hanukah as a Mythic Journey from Darkness to Light
Synaplex Shabbat, Congregation Beth El Ner-Tamid Broomall, PA
 
11/22/09
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism:
Applications and Implications
Beth Chaim Congregation, Princeton Junction, NJ
 
11/16/09
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
92Y Tribeca, New York, NY
 
9/12-13/09
Scholar-Residence Selichot Study
Topics: Myth and Mystery of Rosh HaShana & Yom Kippur
Afterlife and the Renewal of Jewish Death Rituals
Congregation Tiferet Israel, Glen Cove, NY
 
7/15/09
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality Workshop
Understanding the Human Encounter with Death
Summer Institute of Dying, Death and Bereavement
Long Island University, CW Post Campus, Brookville, NY
 
5/30/09
Transcending Trauma: Mythic Dimensions of the Book of Ruth
Temple Har Zion, Mt. Holly, NJ
 
3/31/09
Biblical Wisdom and the Mythic Life: Exodus From Egypt As An Inner Journey
Congregation Ohev Shalom, Wallingford, PA
 
3/29-30/09
Bereavement Counseling Training: Understanding the Human Encounter with Death
New York Open Center,  New York, NY
 
2/27/09
Reinfusing Ruach, Normalizing Neshama:
The Connection Between Afterlife and Daily Life
Fifth Annual Hevra Kaddisha Dinner, Park Slope Jewish Center, Park Slope, NY
 
2/21/09
Twilight Between the Worlds:
Stories of Ghosts, Wandering Spirits and Reincarnating Souls
Limmud Philly, Philadelphia, PA
 
2/6-7/09
Ancestral Spirits and Reincarnating Souls:
Jewish Afterlife Traditions Throughout the Ages
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton, Valley Outreach Synagogue, Las Vegas, Nevada
 
12/14/08
Jewish Wisdom on Death Rituals – Caring Community Training
Part 3 – Understanding Kaddish, Yizkor and Yahrzeit
Beth Am Israel, Penn Valley, PA
 
11/30/08
Jewish Wisdom on Death Rituals – Caring Community Training
Part 2 – Shiva is More Than A Catered Meal
Beth Am Israel, Penn Valley, PA
 
11/9/08
Jewish Wisdom on Death Rituals – Caring Community Training
Part 1 – Dying and the Deathbed in Jewish Tradition
Beth Am Israel, Penn Valley, PA
 
11/8/08
Ancestral Journeys: A Model for Living a Spiritual Life in Our Time
Kol HaLev, Baltimore, MD
 
9/25/08
Compassion Fatigue: Caring for the Professional Care-Givers
Part 2 – Renewing Our Spirits, Soothing Our Souls:
Self-Care for Harried Healing Professionals
Circles of Support Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Cherry Hill, NJ
 
9/18/08
Everything Rabbis Need to Know About Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Presentation in class on “End of Life: Theological, Pastoral & Ethical Perspectives”
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Wyncote, PA
 
9/13/08
Unveiling the High Holy Daze: Myth and Mystery of Rosh HaShana & Yom Kippur
Congregation Kesher Israel, West Chester, PA
 
9/11/08
Compassion Fatigue: Daring for the Professional Care-Givers
Part 1 – From Mourning To Meaning, From Longing To Legacy:
Psychological Wisdom of Jewish Death Rituals
Circles of Support Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Cherry Hill, NJ
 
6/5/08
Sinai and the Mystery of Midrash-Making
Jewish Federation of Greenwich, CT.
 
6/2/08
Reinfusing Ruach, Normalizing Neshama:
Envisioning A Spirit-Based Model of Chevra Kadisha Work
Keynote Address – 6th North American Chevra Kadisha Conference, Edison, NJ
 
6/2/08
Afterlife and the Soul in Kabbalah:
Applications and Implications for Chevra Kadisha
Workshop – 6th North American Chevra Kadisha Conference, Edison, NJ
 
5/17-18/08
Getting Ready for Sinai
Shabbaton Retreat, Kehila Chadasha, Rockville, MD
 
5/9/08
Transcending Trauma: Mythic Dimensions of the Book of Ruth
Congregation Kesher Israel, West Chester, PA
 
3/31/08
Jewish Views of the Afterlife, Guest presentation in “Death and Dying” class
Department of Religion, Temple University
 
3/21/08
Mystical Masters, Mystical Moments: Mysticism in the Zohar
Jewish Federation of Greenwich, CT
 
2/14/08
Mystical Masters, Mystical Moments: Mysticism in the Talmud
Jewish Federation of Greenwich, CT
 
3/12/08
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Applications for Rabbinic Counseling
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Wyncote, PA
 
1/31/08
Mystical Masters, Mystical Moments: Mysticism in the Torah
Jewish Federation of Greenwich, CT1/23/08 Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Bethesda Jewish Congregation, Bethesda, MD
 
1/13-14/08
Bereavement Counseling Training:
Understanding the Human Encounter with Death
New York Open Center, New York, NY
 
11/17/07
Twilight Between the Worlds: Stories of Ghosts,
Wandering Spirits and Reincarnating Souls
Kol HaLev, Baltimore, MD
 
11/4/07
Afterlife and the Renewal of Jewish Death Rituals
Kehila Chadasha, Silver Spring, MD
 
11/2-3/07
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend Workshop
Am Kolel Sanctuary and Renewal Center, Beallesville, MD
 
10/23/07
Mystical, Hasidic and Psychological Perspectives on the Afterlife
Chizuk Emunah Congregation, Harrisburg, PA
 
10/17/07
Ancestral Journeys: Abraham’s Calling
Congregation Ohev Shalom, Wallingford, PA
 
10/8/07
Spirit in Hospice Care: From Apologetic Discomfort to Deathbed Soul-Guiding
“Living with Dying Series”, Penn Home Care & Hospice Services
Bala Cynwyd, PA
 
7/20/07
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality Workshop
Understanding the Human Encounter with Death
Summer Institute of Dying, Death and Bereavement
Long Island University, CW Post Campus, Brookville, NY
 
6/19/07 
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Applications and Implications for Pastoral Care
Chaplaincy Training Workshop
Jewish Chaplaincy Council of Massachusetts, Newton, MA
 
6/8-10/07
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence Kallah
Congregation Knesset Israel Pittsfield, MA
 
5/17/07
Transcending Trauma: Mythic Dimensions of the Book of Ruth
Jewish Federation of Greenwich, CT
 
4/25/07
Afterlife and the World Beyond in Jewish Mysticism
Series on “What Happens at the End of Life?’, Jewish Hospice Program
Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Melrose Park, PA
 
3/29/07
Preparing for Passover: Exodus As A Mythic Journey
Jewish Federation of Greenwich, CT
 
3/21/07
Jewish Views of the Afterlife Throughout the Ages
Synaplex Program, Congregation Ohev Shalom, Wallingford, PA
 
3/18-19/07
A Bereavement Counseling Training:
Understanding the Human Encounter with Death
New York Open Center, New York, NY
 
3/7/07
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality: A Professional Training
Upper Room Spiritual Center, Neptune, NJ
 
11/9/06
Death-Moment and the World Beyond in Kabbalah and Tibetan Buddhism
Health and Wellness Center, Doylestown Hospital, Warrington, PA
 
11/2/06
Ancestral Journeys: Jacob’s Deathbed Finale
Jewish Federation of Greenwich, CT
 
10/19/06
Ancestral Journeys: Abraham’s Calling
Jewish Federation of Greenwich, CT
 
6/2-4/06
Shavout Retreat, B’nai Or Boston
Transcending Trauma: Mythic Dimensions of the Book of Ruth
Camp Yavneh, West Nottingham, NH
 
4/24-28/06
Rituals of Mourning and Meaning
Group Facilitator, March of the Living Mid-Atlantic Region, Trip to Poland
(Rituals held at Birkenau, Treblinka, Maidanek)
 
4/3/06
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: A Conversation with Teens
Jewish Family Life Education, JFCS, Congregation Beth Or, Dresher, PA
 
3/28/06
Biblical Wisdom and the Mythic Life: Exodus from Egypt As An Inner Journey
Temple Beth Am, Old York Road, Abington, PA
 
3/24-25/06
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality: A Professional Training
St. Francis Center for Renewal, Bethlehem, PA
 
11/15/05
Ancestral Journeys: Jacob’s Deathbed Finale
Congregation Tiferet Bet Israel, Blue Bell, PA
 
11/8/05
Ancestral Journeys: Isaac’s Midlife Transition
Congregation Tiferet Bet Israel, Blue Bell, PA
 
11/1/05
Ancestral Journeys: Abraham’s Calling
Congregation Tiferet Bet Israel, Blue Bell, PA
 
10/30/05
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
92nd Street Y, New York, NY

7/25-31/05

Ancestors and Ghosts, Angels and Spirit Guides:
Jewish Afterlife Traditions Throughout the Ages
Eleventh International Aleph Kallah,
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
 
12/26-30/04
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Four-Part Series
Limmud Conference, University of Nottingham, England
 
12/8/04
Ancestral Journeys: Jacob’s Deathbed Finale
Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction, NJ
 
11/17/04
Afterlife and Pastoral Care for the Dying. Presentation in class on
“End of Life: Theological, Pastoral & Ethical Perspectives”
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Wyncote, PA
 
11/10/04
Ancestral Journeys: Isaac’s Midlife Transition
Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction, NJ
 
11/4/04
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Melton Adult Mini-School,
Gratz College, Melrose Park, PA
 
10/13/04
Ancestral Journeys: Abraham’s Calling
Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction, NJ
 
10/8/04
Yizkor: Remembering those in the World Beyond
Elat Chayyim Jewish Spiritual Retreat Center, Accord, NY
 
4/29/04
Jewish Views of the Afterlife, Temple Sinai, Dresher, PA
 
3/31/04
Afterlife in Judaism: Implications for Rabbinic Counseling
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Wyncote, PA
 
3/21/04
Preparing Mind and Spirit for Passover: Exodus As An Inner Journey
Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction, NJ
 
1/31/04
Kaddish Echoes: Mourning and Meaning Through Poetry
Bux-Mont Jewish Community Kallah
 
December 2003
Jewish Views of the Afterlife:
Conversations with Elders on Mysteries of the World Beyond.
Three-part mini-series, Golden Slipper Center for Seniors, Philadelphia,PA
 
November 2003
The Mysteries of Death, Afterlife and the World Beyond
Adult Education Mini-Course
Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction, NJ
 
9/13/03
The Myth and Mystery of Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur
Congregation Tiferet Bet Israel‚ Blue Bell, PA
 
7/10-13/03
Angels, Afterlife and Abracadabra: Exploring
Mythical, Mystical and Magical Dimensions of the Jewish Spirit,
Weekend workshop at
Elat Chayyim Jewish Spiritual Retreat Center, Accord, NY
 
6/22/03
Jewish Views of the Afterlife in Our Death Practices
Workshop at First North American Chevra Kaddisha Conference, Rockville, MD
 
3/27/03
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality:
Exploring the Human Encounter with Death
Workshop at New York Open Center, New York, NY
 
3/26/03
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
New York Open Center, New York, NY
 
March 2003
Preparing the Mind and Spirit for Passover
Adult Education Mini-Course, Congregation Or Hadash, Ft. Washington, PA
 
2/9/03
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Congregation B’nai Israel, Danbury, CT
 
February 2003
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Adult Education Mini-Course,
Congregation Kehillat Ha-Nehar, New Hope, PA
 
1/25/03
Jewish Views of the Afterlife,
Bux-Mont Jewish Community Kallah
 
12/20/02
Psychology and Spirituality of Jewish Grief Issues,
Professional Development Seminar
Jewish Chaplaincy and Healing Program, Ft. Washington, PA
 
12/9/02
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality -Professional Development Workshop
Board of Jewish Education, Atlantic County, Margate, NJ
 
12/8/02
Afterlife: New Life in Jewish Death Rituals
Germantown Jewish Center Adult Education Program, Philadelphia, PA
 
11/1/02
Workshop on Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Temple University Center City, Adult Education Program, Philadelphia, PA
 
10/5/02
Afterlife and the Renewal of Jewish Death Rituals
Congregation Or Hadash, Ft. Washington, PA
 
6/2/02
Workshop on Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism:
Applications and Implications for Living and Dying,
New York Open Center, New York. NY
 
5/31/02
Workshop on Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Temple University Center City, Adult Education Program, Philadelphia, PA
 
5/21/02
Jewish Views of the Afterlife,
Germantown Jewish Center Men’s Club, Philadelphia, PA
 
5/11/02
The Soul’s Afterlife Journey:
Guidelines from Jewish Mysticism for Transforming Life and Death,

International Institute for Integral Human Sciences, Montreal, Quebec
 
4/28/02
Jewish Views of the Afterlife,
Spirituality Outreach Project, Jenkintown, PA
 
Spring 2002
Jewish Life Passages – Death & Renewal
Jewish Renewal Life Center, Phila, PA
 
A3/17/02
Spiritual Guidelines to the Passover Seder
Board of Jewish Education, Atlantic County, Margate, NJ
 
3/12/02
Jewish Views of the Afterlife,
Spirituality Outreach Project, Media, PA
 
3/3/02
The Passover Story: A Spiritual Journey
Board of Jewish Education, Atlantic County, Margate, NJ
 
2/19/02
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism: Contemporary Applications
Tiferet Beth Israel, Blue Bell, PA
 
9/9/01
The Spirituality and Mystery of Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur
Board of Jewish Education, Atlantic County, Margate, NJ9/8/01
Do Jews Believe in Life After Death? – A Night of Selichot Study and Learning
Neve Shalom, Metuchen, NJ
 
4/6-9/01
Passover Seder Retreat: Finding the Seder in Text, Tale, Drama and Dance
Elat Chayyim Jewish Spiritual Retreat Center, Accord, NY
 
 
3/24/01
Workshop on Spirituality of Dying, Death and
 Bereavement
Holistic Spirituality Graduate Program, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA

11/10-11/00
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton, Temple Beth Ahm, Springfield, NJ

Fall 2000
Afterlife and the Renewal of Jewish Death Rituals
Adult Education Institute Mini-Course,

Germantown Jewish Center, Philadelphia, PA

9/17/00
Unveiling the High Holy Days: Myth & Mystery of Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur
Am Haskalah, Allentown, PA

4/25/00
Crossing the Red Sea: A Mythic Re-Enactment
P’nai Or of Philadelphia

3/27/00
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism:
Implications for Hospice and Bereavement Work
New York Open Center Conference III on
“The Art of Dying:  Spiritual, Scientific and Practical Approaches to Living and Dying”

Spring 2000
Therefore Choose Life: A User-Friendly Guide to Jewish Death Rituals
Three-part mini-series, Board of Jewish Education, Atlantic County, Margate, NJ
 
2/28/00
Mystical Tales of the Afterlife
Reform Temple of Suffern, Suffern, NY