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
6/8/20
The History and Mystery of Yizkor: Memorializing Ancestral Souls
18th Annual North American Chevrah Kadisha and Jewish Cemetery Conference, Online
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, 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
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
D’var Torah on Parshat Shelakh Lekha
Darkaynu Community, Warrington, PA
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
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
“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
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
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 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: Kabbalah Old and New
3-part Adult Ed 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 Life After Death?
Shabbaton at Asbell Center for Jewish Life
Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
9/8/12
Unveiling the High Holy Daze:
Exploring the Myth and Mystery of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur
Congregation Kol Ami, Elkins Park, PA
6/18/12
Saints of the Hebrew Scriptures: A Mythic View
Presentation in Graduate 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 Beth Israel, Blue Bell, PA
5/25-28/12
Divine Revelation and Personal Calling:
Exploring the Myth, Meaning and Mystery of Shavuot
Scholar-in-Residence Workshop, Am Kolel Renewal Center, Beallesville, MD
4/14/12
Yizkor – From Mourning of Mega-Death to Soul-Guiding
Guest Dvar Torah, 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
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
5/28/09
Transcending Trauma: Mythic Dimensions of the Book of Ruth
Temple Har Zion, Mount Holly, NJ
3/17/09
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Applications and Implications
Bnai Keshet Reconstructionist Synagogue, Montclair, NJ
3/12/09
Biblical Wisdom and the Mythic Life:
Exodus From Egypt As An Inner Journey
Congregation Ohev Shalom, Wallingford, PA
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
1/26/09
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Congregation Ohev Shalom, Richboro, PA
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
9/13/08
Unveiling the High Holy Daze: Myth and Mystery of Rosh HaShana & Yom Kippur
Congregation Kesher Israel, West Chester, PA
6/5/08
Preparing for Shavuot: Sinai and the Mystery of Midrash-Maknig
Jewish Federation of Greenwich, CT
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
2/21/08
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
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
11/17/07
Twilight Between the Worlds:
Stories of Ghosts, Wandering Spirits and Reincarnating Souls
Kol HaLev, Baltimore, MD
11/2-4/07
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
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 Greewich, 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 Greewich, CT
2/21/07
Jewish Views of the Afterlife Throughout the Ages
Synaplex Program, Congregation Ohev Shalom, Wallingford, Pa.
2/6/07
Afterlife in Judaism, Presentation in “World Religions Course”
Temple University, Religion Dept., Philadelphia, Pa.
12/8/06
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Body, Mind and Spirit Fest Synaplex Program
Congregation Kol Emet, Yardley, PA
12/1/06
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Synaplex Program, Main Line Reform Temple, Wynnewood, PA
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 Greewich, CT
10/19/06
Ancestral Journeys: Abraham’s Calling
Jewish Federation of Greewich, 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.
3/16/06
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Jewish Federation of Greenwich, CT
1/28/06
Death-Moment and the World Beyond:
Afterlife Visions in Kabbalah and Tibetan Buddhism
New York Open Center, New York, NY.
December 2005
Ancestors and Ghosts, Angels and Spirit Guides:
Jewish Afterlife Traditions Throughout the Ages
3-part Adult Ed Course, Germantown Jewish Center, Philadelphia, Pa.
11/15/05
Ancestral Journeys: Jacob’s Deathbed Finale
Congregation Tiferet Beth Israel, Blue Bell, Pa.
11/8/05
Ancestral Journeys: Isaac’s Midlife Transition
Congregation Tiferet Beth Israel, Blue Bell, Pa.
11/1/05
Ancestral Journeys: Abraham’s Calling
Congregation Tiferet Beth 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, PA
3/19/05
Jewish Teachings on the Afterlife
New York Open Center, New York, NY
3/16/05
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism
Temple Hillel, Philadelphia, Pa.
3/14/05
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Applications for Rabbinic Counseling
Reconstructionist Rabbinical Assoc. Convention, Reistertown, Md.
3/9/05
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism
Drexel Hillel, Philadelphia, Pa.
1/8/05
Jacob’s Deathbed : Guidelines for Daily Life
Temple Beth Am, Old York Road, Abington, Pa.
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
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 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 Beth Israel, Blue Bell, Pa.
7/10-13/03
Angels, Afterlife and Abracadabra: Exploring Mythical,
Mystical and Magical Dimensions of the Jewish Spirit
Weekend workshop, Elat Chayyim Retreat Center, Accord, NY
6/22/03
Jewish Views of the Afterlife in Our Death Practices
First North American Chevra Kaddisha Conference, Rockville, Md.
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.
12/20/02
Psychology and Spirituality of Jewish Grief Issues
Professional Development Seminar
Jewish Chaplaincy and Healing Program, Ft. Washington, Pa.
12/8/02
Afterlife: New Life in Jewish Death Rituals
Germantown Jewish Center Adult Education, Philadelphia, Pa.
10/5/02
Afterlife and the Renewal of Jewish Death Rituals
Congregation Or Hadash, Ft. Washington, Pa.
6/2/02
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism:
Applications and Implications for Living and Dying
New York Open Center, New York. NY
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
Spring 2002
Jewish Life Passages – Death & Renewal
Jewish Renewal Life Center, Phila., Pa.
3/17/02
Spiritual Guidelines to the Passover Seder
Board of Jewish Education, Atlantic County, Margate, NJ
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, NJ
9/8/01
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
Spring 2000
Therefore Choose Life: User-Friendly Guide to Jewish Death Rituals
Three-part mini-series, Board of Jewish Education, Margate, NJ
2/28/00
Mystical Tales of the Afterlife
Reform Temple of Suffern, Suffern, NY
2/7/00
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Implications and Applications
National Association of Jewish Chaplains, Philadelphia, Pa.
12/10-12/99
Hanukah: Light Within the Darkness
Winter Shabbaton, Jewish Renewal Life Center, Philadelphia, Pa.
12/5/99
Infertility, Miscarriage and Adoption: A Father’s Journey
“Lunchtime Round Table” XIVth Mystery School, Port Jervis, NY
10/29-31/99
Mysteries of Life, Death and the Afterlife in Judaism
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton, Adat Shalom, Cheswick, Pa.
8/15/99
Jewish Renewal and the Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Kabbalah
Elat Chayyim Jewish Spiritual Retreat Center, Accord, NY
Spring 99
Afterlife and the Renewal of Jewish Death Rituals
Four Part Mini-Course Jewish Renewal Life Center, Philadelphia, Pa.
4/25/99
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism and Tradition
Temple Israel Brotherhood, Dayton, Ohio
4/23-24/99
Mysteries of Life, Death and the Afterlife in Judaism
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton, Beth Jacob Synagogue, Dayton, Ohio
4/99
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Adult Education course, Main Line Reform Temple
12/11-12/98
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence, Temple Beth El, West Palm Beach, Florida
11/18/98
Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
David Neuman Senior Center – JCC of Greater Philadelphia
11/12/98
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism
Congregation Melrose B’nai Israel, Cheltenham, Pa.
10/31/98
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Jewish Book Month Lecture – Jewish Public Library, Montreal, Quebec
4/28/98
Afterlife and the Healing of Grief
Workshop at Rabbi Devora Bartnoff Memorial Conference
on “Judaism and Healing”, Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia
4/4/98
Discovering the Mythic Dimensions of the Passover Seder
“Lunchtime Round Table”, XVth Mystery School, Port Jervis, NY
3/8/98
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Congregation Nevey Shalom and Temple Solel, Bowie, Md.
3/22/98
Ancient Biblical Wisdom and the Mythic Life:
Exodus from Egypt As An Inner Journey
Leyv Ha’Ir Reconstructionist Congregation, Philadelphia, Pa.
12/14/97
From Mourning to Meaning; From Longing to Legacy:
Jewish Wisdom and the Psychology of Bereavement
Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction, NJ
11/19/97
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Book Reading at Barnes and Noble, Philadelphia, Pa.
11/16/97
From Mourning to Meaning; From Longing to Legacy:
Jewish Wisdom and the Psychology of Bereavement
Temple Judea of Bucks County, Doylestown, Pa.
10/31/97
Ancient Biblical Wisdom and the Mythic Life
Anchor Study Group, Philadelphia, Pa.
9/27/97
Myth, Midrash and Meaning: The Akedah As a Near-Death Experience
Annual Selichot Program, Beth Am Israel, Penn Valley, Pa.
9/11/97
High Holy Daze: Mythic Dimensions of Rosh HaShana & Yom Kippur
“Lunchtime Round Table”, XIVth Mystery School, Port Jervis, NY
7/21-25/97
Judaism and the Mysteries of Death, Grief and the World Beyond
Week-long course at Elat Chayyim Retreat Center, Accord, NY
5/3/97
Jewish Wisdom Through the Ages:
Explorations in Jewish Spirituality
4th Session of the XIVth Mystery School, Port Jervis, NY
5/1/97
Death-Moment and the Afterlife in Jewish Mysticism
and Tibetan Buddhism
Shambhala Center, Philadelphia, Pa.
4/2/97
Jewish Mystical Views of the Afterlife
Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, Pa.
3/97
Re-Discovering Jewish Mysticism and Spirituality
Scholar-in-Residence Series, Temple Judea of Bucks County
2/97
Afterlife and the Renewal of Jewish Death Rituals
Two-Part Adult Education Course, Mishkan Shalom, Philadelphia, Pa.
12/8/96
Jewish Wisdom of Death and Bereavement
The Parent University, Perelman Jewish Day School Philadelphia, Pa.
12/4/96
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Beth Am, Baltimore, Md.
11/20/96
Building A Castle in Time: Practice and Spirituality of the Sabbath
Guest Lecturer, Honors Program, La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa.
11/17/96
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Temple Kol Emeth, Marietta, Ga.
11/14/96
Visionary Tours of the Afterlife in Medieval Midrash
Death Education and Bereavement Follow-Up in the Funeral Industry
Mystical Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Visiting Guest Lecturer, Religion Dept., Emory University, Atlanta, Ga.
11/1/96
Midlife Transition & Yitzhak’s Near-Death Experience:
Midrashic Perspectives on the Akedah
Minyan Dorshei Derekh, Philadelphia, Pa.
Fall 1996
“Therefore Choose Life”: Jewish Wisdom of Death and Bereavement
Six-Part Adult Education Course, Beth Am Israel, Penn Valley, Pa.
10/4/96
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Book Reading at Barnes and Noble, Bryn Mawr, Pa.
10/2/96
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism
and Tibetan Buddhism
Lifelong Learning Society, Temple University Ambler Campus
4/19-20/96
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond
Doppelt Scholar-in-Residence Program
Congregation Kesher Israel, West Chester, Pa.
3/26/96
The History and Mystery of the Passover Seder
La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa.
3/17/96
Walking the Mourner’s Path: A Bereavement Workshop
Marsha Goldstein Quiles Annual Memorial Lecture
Kolel, Toronto, Ont.
2/15/96
Inter-Faith Dialogue:
Religious Values, Education & the Business Culture
Cultural Immersion Program, La Salle University
1/29/96
Death Moment and Beyond:
Afterlife and Near-Death Experience in Zohar
National Center Jewish Healing, New York, NY, “Refainu” Conference
11/19/95
Death Moment and the World Beyond in Kabbalah
and Tibetan Buddhism “The Jew and the Lotus” Conference, Germantown Jewish Center/Aleph: Alliance for Jewish Renewal
11/9/95
Immortality and Post-Mortem Survival
Philosophy Series, La Salle University
10/12/95
Distant Echoes: The Enigma of Jewish-Christian Relations
La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa.
8/6-13/95
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
National Havurah Committee, Summer Institute
University of Hartford, Hartford, Conn.
4/14/95
Passover & Easter: Similarities and Differences
KYW-Radio Interview, Philadelphia, Pa.
11/95
Jewish Views of the Afterlife, Adult Education Institute Mini-Course
Germantown Jewish Center, Philadelphia, Pa.
11/18-20/94
Jewish Perspectives on Dying and Death
Jewish Community of Amherst, Amherst, Mass. – program topics:
Judaism’s Spiritual Response to Death, Dying and Bereavement
Death of Rachel and the Jewish Tradition of Memory
Afterlife, Spirituality and Soul-Guiding:
Training Workshop for Hevra Kaddisha
10/2/94
Near-Death Experience in Jewish Tradition and Mysticism
Delaware Valley Near-Death Studies Institute, Bala Cynwyd, Pa.
11/3/93
Jewish Tradition and the Experience of Grief
Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Philadelphia, Pa.
Spring 93
Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and Beyond
Scholar-in-Residence, Temple Brith Achim, King of Prussia, Pa.
3/28/93
Conscious Living and Dying: Guidelines from the Book of Genesis
Lent Adult Education Program, St. Thomas Church, Whitemarsh, Pa.
2/10/93
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Implications for Rabbinic Counseling
Philadelphia Board of Rabbis/Jewish Chaplaincy Service Workshop
11/6-8/92
Scholar-in-Residence, Weekend Conference on Jewish Perspectives on Dying and Death
Woodstock Jewish Congregation, Woodstock, N.Y.
10/26/92
Midrash – The Sacred Text for Transitional Times
Guest Lecturer, Honor’s Program, LaSalle University, Philadelphia, Pa.
9/10/92
Midlife Transition & Yitzhak’s Near-Death Experience:
New Perspectives on the Akedah
Center City Reconstructionist Congregation, Phila, Pa.
4/19/92
Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife in Jewish Tradition:
Spiritual Guidelines for Counseling the Dying
Continuing Medical Education
Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Coatesville, Pa,
10/30/91
Do Jews Believe in Heaven and Hell?
Beaver College Hillel, Glenside, Pa.
8/6/91
How to Trace Your Family Roots: Introduction to Jewish Genealogy
Knoxville Jewish Community Center, Knoxville, Tenn.
5/18-19/91
Scholar-in-Residence for Shavuot Study Program
Beth Judah Temple, Wildwood, N
Topics: Reading Ruth with New Eyes,
Shavuot: The Yahrzeit of the Baal Shem Tov
4/16/91
Jewish Spirituality of Death and Bereavement
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Wyncote, Pa.
1/27/91
Psyche & Spirit: Understanding Transpersonal Psychotherapy
Workshop at Mount Airy Wellness Center, Philadelphia, Pa.
4/19/90
Disembodied Souls & Celestial Halls:
A Magical Mystery Tour of the Afterlife
Yale Hillel, New Haven, Conn.
4/19/90
Spiritual Awareness of Hospice Care-Givers:
Resources from Jewish Mysticism and Tradition
Connecticut Hospice, Branford, Conn.
3/30/90
From Slavery to the Promised Land:
The Passover Journey of Self Discovery
Oxford Circle Jewish Community Center
3/18/90
A Magical Mystery Tour of the Afterlife
Jefferson Jewish Medical Students Network
3/1/90
From Mourning to Meaning; From Longing to Legacy:
Jewish Tradition & the Psychology of Bereavement
Jewish Family & Child Services of Delaware
11/2/89
Kaddish: Its Origins, History and Practice
Congregation Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El, Melrose Park, Pa.
2/22/89
Jewish Views of Life After Death: Implications for the Bereaved
Aleph – Israel Association for the Bereaved, Jerusalem, Israel
12/13/88
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism and Tradition
The Center for Conservative Judaism in Jerusalem
5/21/88
The Sinai Revelation: Understanding the Psychology of Midrash
Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, Havura Retreat, Marlbank, Ont.
3/16/88
Going to “Kaddish College” – Psychological and Jewish Issues
in Dealing with the Death of A Parent
Benjamin Institute for Community Education & Referral, Toronto, Ont.
1/1/88
Jacob’s Deathbed : Guidelines for Daily Life
Guest Dvar Torah, Heska Amuna Synagogue, Knoxville, Tenn.
9/10/87
Becoming An Elder: Hopes and Fears
Workshop with Seniors, Betel Centre for Creative Living, Toronto, Ont.
Summer 87
The Liturgy of Death, Burial and Mourning: Tradition and Innovation
P’nai Or Kallah, Bryn Mawr, Pa.
6/2/87
Shavuot Through the Ages, Presentation for Tikkun Leyl Shavuot
Havura Retreat, Orangeville, Ont.
3/2/87
Dying, Death and the Afterlife in Jewish Tradition
Temple Shalom, Medford, Mass.
1/29/87
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Jewish Funeral
Jewish Student Federation, York University
11/27/85
Mysticism, Meditation and Messiahs:
Being Jewish in the Age of Computers and Punk
Youth Group, Temple Emanu-El, Toronto, Ont.
Winter 1985-86
Judaism and the Helping Professions, Four-Part Professional
Development Seminar Series, Jewish Family & Child Service, Toronto
Topics: Jewish Identity and Values; Jewish Spirituality As A Psychological Map; Judaism’s Psychology of Death and Bereavement; The Jewish Holiday Cycle: An Organic Process of Life Experience
5/22/85
Esoterism in the Jewish Tradition
International College of Spiritual & Psychic Sciences, Montreal, Que.
5/17-19/85
Re-Discovering Jewish Mysticism and Spirituality
Scholar-in-Residence, Congregation Beth Emeth, Wilmington, De.
4/23/85
Kabbalah and Transpersonal Psychology
Centre Holistic Terre Etoile, Montreal, Que.
4/1/85
Peace Seder
Theological Students Association, McGill University, Montreal, Que.
3/25/85
Attitudes Towards Death and the Afterlife in the Holocaust
English Department, John Abbot College, Montreal, Que.
3/22/85
From Slavery to the Promised Land:
The Passover Journey of Self-Discovery
Saidye Bronfman Centre, Montreal, Que.
3/16/85
Jewish Mysticism for Teens
Regional Kallah of B’nai Brith Youth Organization, Montreal, Que.
2/15/85
Mysticism, Meditation and Jewish Spirituality
Oneg Shabbat at McGill University Hillel, Montreal, Que.
2/5/85
Tu B’Shevat Seder: According to the Jewish Mystics of Safed
McGill University, Montreal, Que.
12/3/84
Exploring the Worlds of Jewish Mysticism
Jewish Student Federation, York University, Toronto, Ont.
11/28/84
The Death and Re-Birth of Jewish Culture:
Reflections on the Holocaust Forty Years Later
English Department, John Abbot College, Montreal, Que.
4/15/84
Rainbow Passover Seder,
Montreal Havurah
3/21/84
Kabbalah, Jewish Mysticism and the Passover Seder
Reconstructionist Synagogue of Montreal
2/10-11/84
Kabbalah, Spirituality and Daily Life
Weekend Workshop at Spiritual Science Fellowship, Montreal, Que.
11/27/83
Interfaith Service
Spiritual Science Fellowship, Montreal, Que.
11/12/83
Seekers of Shalom/Makers of Peace – Jewish/Christian Perspectives on Being a Peace Maker in the Nuclear Age
Co-Facilitator, Newman Centre, McGill University, Montreal, Que.
10/18/83
Inter-Faith Peace Supper
Newman Centre, McGill University, Montreal, Que.
7/8/83
The Joy of Shabbos: Eternal Time and Sacred Space
Essence Center, Marshfield, Vt.
5/15/83
Kabbalah and Daily Life
Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, Montreal, Que.
1/7-8/83
A Kabbalistic and Hasidic Shabbat
Poughkeepsie Havurah
Hasidic Story-telling, Kabbalah and the Sefirot; Torah Study
12/15-16/82
Staff Training Workshops, McGill Hillel, Montreal, Quebec
Jewish Identity and Values; Jewish Sprituality As A Professional Tool
11/7/82
Exploring the Worlds of Jewish Mysticism
Nachas, Montreal, Quebec
[This was a publicized, historic event. It was the first time Nachas. a gay congregation, was given the right to rent a meeting room at the YM-YWHA, after taking its case to the Quebec Human Rights Commission]
8/28-29/82
The Religio-Cultural Legacies of Judaism: A Weekend Workshop
Pumkin Hollow Farm, Craryvile, NY
Topics: Mysticism of Jewish Sabbath; Judaism and Theosophy; Afterlife and the Soul
5/14/82
Rainbow Shabbos Celebration,
Montreal Havurah
3/27-28/82
Getting Ready for Passover Workshop
Poughkeepsie Havurah
3 /25/82
Exploring the Worlds of Jewish Mysticism:
Guidelines from Transpersonal Psychology
Mind and Body Institute, Poughkeepsie, NY
3/14/82
Images and Themes of the Afterlife in Judaism
Aquarian Minyan of Berkeley
2/26/82
Workshop on Psychology of Death and the Afterlife in Judaism
Krotona Institute of Theosophy, Ojai, Ca.
Fall 1981
Death and the Afterlife in Judaism – Adult Education Course
B’nai Or Religious Fellowship, Philadelphia, Pa.
9/20/81
Jewish Spirituality and Community-Building:
Guidelines for Building a Havurah, Poughkeepsie Havurah
9/17-20/81
Death and the Afterlife in Judaism,
Jewish Community Center, Poughkeepsie
Topics: Conversation with Elders on Death and Afterlife;
A Psycho-Halakhic View of Death and Dying;
Images and Themes of the Afterlife in Judaism
7/10/81
Eternal Time & Sacred Space – Sabbath As A Path of Spiritual Practice
Shabbat Workshop at Essence Center, Marshfield, Vt.
2/4/80
Myth and Symbol in the Hebrew Bible
Oakland Lodge Theosophical Society
4/17/79
Psychotherapy and the Western Occult Tradition
Presentation to Staff of Integral Counseling Center, San Franciso, Ca.
4/8/79
Biblical Mythology and the Evolution of Integral Consciousness
Cultural Integration Fellowship, San Francisco, Ca.
12/2/77
Eastern Spirituality and the Western Seeker
Cultural Integration Fellowship, San Francisco, Ca.
4/17/77
The Eastern Spiritual Path
Seen from the Perspective of Jung’s Psychology Presentation to C.G. Jung Society of Montreal
2/5/77
Yoga and Psychotherapy
Paper presented to the Integral Yoga Institute Symposium on
Yoga and Health, Montreal, Quebec