ADULT EDUCATION LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

PARTIAL LIST OF LECTURE & WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

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

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 

6/12/21
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
Moses’ Death in Torah and Midrash: Sacred Stages of the Mystery of Dying
Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL

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

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, NY: Temple 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

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 Synagogue, Elkins 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

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

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

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

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

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 Dinner, Congregation 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 Media, Media, 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 Spirit, New 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, CT

 

1/23/08 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