PARTIAL LIST OF LECTURE & WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
12/23/17
Parshat Vayehi – Jacob’s Deathbed Finale
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
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,
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
“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
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
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
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
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
3/8/15
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
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
* 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
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
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 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
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, OH10/20/13
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 course on “Saints: Old and New”
Department of Religion, LaSalle University, Philadelphia, P 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
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-in-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 Emnah 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, Neprune, 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
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