Professional Development Workshops (partial list)

12/16/12
Grief, Bereavement and the Mystery of Life and Death: A Healing Journey
New York Open Center, New York, NY

7/25/12
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality Workshop:
Understanding the Human Encounter with Death

Summer Institute of Dying, Death and Bereavement
Long Island University, Brentwood Campus, Brentwood, NY

2/5/12
Group Facilitator, Thinking Together About the Unthinkable:
An Intergenerational Community Discussion About End-of-Life Planning

Germantown Jewish Centre, Philadelphia, PA

1/29-30/12
Bereavement Counseling Training:

Understanding the Human Encounter with Death

New York Open Center, New York, NY

1/9-13/12
The Human Encounter with Death, 3 credit graduate course intensive
Department of Graduate Religion, LaSalle University, PA

7/13/11
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

1/30-31/11
Bereavement Counseling Training:
Understanding the Human Encounter with Death

New York Open Center, New York, NY

12/14/10
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Applications & Implications for Rabbinic Counseling
Rabbinical Assembly Mid-Atlantic Region
Abramson Center for Jewish Life, North Wales, PA

10/27/10
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Implications and Applications for Care-Givers
Aleph Teleconference “Pastoral Counseling” Class

10/20/10
Walking the Mourners’ Path: Guidelines for Care-Givers
Aleph Teleconference “Pastoral Counseling” Class

10/3/10
Afterlife and the Renewal of Jewish Death Rituals
Art of Dying Conference, New York Open Center and Tibet House
Menla Mountain Retreat and Conference Center, Phoenicia, NY

10/2/10
Death Moment, Near Death Experiences and the Afterlife Journey in Kabbalah:
Practical Guidelines For Hospice And Bereavement Work

Art of Dying Conference, New York Open Center and Tibet House
Menla Mountain Retreat and Conference Center, Phoenicia, NY

August 2-19, 2010
“The Human Encounter with Death”
Course in Graduate Religion
LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA

7/8/10
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality Workshop
Summer Institute of Dying, Death and Bereavement
Long Island University, Brentwood Campus, Brentwood, NY

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, Resurrection and Reincarnation: Travelers Guide to Immortality
Keynote Address – 8th North American at Chevra Kaddisha Conference, Atlanta, GE

7/15/09
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality Workshop
Summer Institute of Dying, Death and Bereavement

Long Island University, CW Post Campus, Brookville, NY

7/8/09
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality Workshop
Summer Institute of Dying, Death and Bereavement

Long Island University, Rockland Graduate Campus, Orangeburg, NY

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

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

9/12/08
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 AfterlifePresentation in class on “End of Life: Theological, Pastoral & Ethical Perspectives”
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Wyncote, PA

9/11/08
Compassion Fatigue: Caring 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

6/2/08
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

5/12/08
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Implications and Applications for Care-Givers
Jewish Pastoral Care Intensive, Guest Presentation
Aleph Ordination Program, Teleconference Class

5/5/08
Walking the Mourners’ Path: Guidelines for Care-Givers
Jewish Pastoral Care Intensive, Guest Presentation
Aleph Ordination Program, Teleconference Class

3/12/08
Jewish Views of the Afterlife:
Applications for Rabbinic Counseling

Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Wyncote, PA

1/13-14/08
Bereavement Counseling Training:

Understanding the Human Encounter with Death

New York Open Center, New York, NY

1/7-11/08
Psyche, Spirit and the Quest for Wholeness
40 Hour Professional Training Intensive, Graduate Religion
LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA

10/8/07
Spirit in Hospice Care: Moving 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: A Professional Training
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

3/18-19/07
Bereavement Counseling Training
New York Open Center, New York, NY

3/7/07
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality:
Exploring the Human Encounter with Death

Upper Room Spiritual Center, Neptune, NJ

1/8-12/07
Exploring the Human Encounter with Death
40 Hour Intensive Professional Training, Graduate Religion
La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa.

12/9/06
Guidelines for Teaching about Afterlife and Jewish Death Rituals:
A Workshop for Educators

Congregation Ohev Shalom Religious School, Orlando, Fl.

3/24-25/06
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality:
Exploring the Human Encounter with Death

St. Francis Center for Renewal, Allentown, Pa.

1/29-30/06
Bereavement Counseling Training:
Understanding the Human Encounter with Death

New York Open Center, New York, NY

1/20/06
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality: A Professional Training
Bryn Mawr School of Social Work, Bryn Mawr, Pa.

1/9-13/06
Psyche, Spirit and the Quest for Wholeness
40 Hour Intensive Professional Development Training, Graduate Religion
La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa.

6/7/05
Afterlife and Soul-Guiding: Implications for Hevra Kaddisha Practice
Third North American Chevra Kaddisha Conference, New York, NY

5/13-15/05
Psyche, Spirit and the Wisdom of Jewish Mysticism – Three-Part Presentation at Association for Spirituality and
Psychotherapy Conference, Fordham University,
New York, NY
1) Kabbalah and Transpersonal Psychology: Implications and Applications; 2) Angels, Spirit Guides
and the Journey of the Soul: Afterlife Teachings As A Model for Bereavement & Hospice Counseling;
3) Archetypal Ancestors and the Mythic Journey:
Bible, Psyche and the Call to Wholeness

3/20-21/05
Bereavement Counseling Training
New York Open Center, New York. NY

3/14/05
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Applications for Rabbinic Counseling
Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association Convention, Reistertown, Md.

1/10-14/05
Exploring the Human Encounter with Death
40-Hour Intensive Academic Retreat, Graduate Religion
La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa.

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.

3/31/04
Afterlife in Judaism: Implications for Rabbinic Counseling
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Wyncote, Pa.

1/6-10/03
Exploring the Human Encounter with Death
40-Hour Intensive Academic Retreat, Graduate Religion
La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa.

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

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

11/1/02
Workshop on Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Continuing Education Program
Temple University Center City, Philadelphia, 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
Continuing Education Program
Temple University Center City, Philadelphia, Pa.

3/24/01
Workshop on Spirituality of Dying, Death and Bereavement
Holistic Spirituality Graduate Program
Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pa.

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”

2/7/00
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Implications and Applications
Conference of National Association of Jewish Chaplains, Philadelphia, Pa.

6/14-18/99
Psyche, Spirit and the Quest for Wholeness
40-Hour Intensive Academic Retreat, Graduate Religion
La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa.

3/24/99
Transpersonal Psychology:
Applications and Implications for Jewish Spiritual Direction

Reconstructionist Rabbinical College “Think-Tank” on Spiritual Direction

2/25/99
Jewish Views of the Afterlife:
Counseling Applications for Living and Dying

Jewish Chaplaincy Service & Philadelphia Board of Rabbis

1/4-8/99
Exploring the Human Encounter with Death
40-Hour Intensive Academic Retreat, Graduate Religion
La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa.

9/18-19/98
Workshop on Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Holistic Spirituality Graduate Program,
Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pa.

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

3/4/98
Afterlife in Judaism: Implications for Rabbinic Counseling
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Wyncote, Pa.

2/27/98
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Continuing Education Workshop in Gerontology
Temple University, Ambler, Pa.

2/25/98
Talking to Jewish Patients about Dying, the Death-Moment
and the World Beyond

Clinical Pastoral Education program, Thomas Jefferson Hospital

1/28/98
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Guide for Jewish Chaplains
Para-Chaplaincy Training Program, Philadelphia Board of Rabbis

7/21-25/97
Judaism and the Mysteries of Death, Grief and the World Beyond
Weeklong course at Elat Chayyim Retreat Center, Accord, NY

4/25/97
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Continuing Education Workshop in Gerontology
Temple University, Ambler, Pa.

3/22/97
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism:
Implications for Hospice Work

New York Open Center Conference 2 on “The Art of Dying:
Spiritual, Scientific and Practical Approaches to Living and Dying”

1/2-5/96
Exploring the Human Encounter with Death
40-Hour Intensive Academic Retreat
Graduate Religion and Pastoral Counseling
La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa.

1/29/96
Death Moment and Beyond:
Afterlife and Near-Death Experience in Zohar

National Center Jewish Healing, New York, NY, Refainu Conference

Spring 1996
Pastoral Counseling: The Human Encounter with Death
Practical Rabbinics course
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Wyncote, Pa.

3/2-3/96
Workshop on Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Holistic Spirituality Graduate Program
Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pa.

11/14/96
Death Education and Bereavement Follow-Up in the Funeral Industry
Department of Religion, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga.

11/20/95
Jewish Wisdom and the Psychology of Death and Dying
Para-Chaplaincy Training Program
Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia

7/3-9/95
Jewish Views of the Afterlife, Aleph Jewish Renewal Kallah
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Co.

5/12/95
Workshop on Ministry to Families in the Face of Loss – Mourning
Pastoral Counseling Program
LaSalle University, Philadelphia, Pa.

5/2/95
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism:
Implications for Hospice Work

New York Open Center Conference on “The Art of Dying: Spiritual, Scientific and Practical Approaches”

1/3-8/95
Psyche and Spirit: Healing and Wholeness in Psychology and Spirituality
40-Hour Intensive Academic Retreat
Graduate Religion & Pastoral Counseling
La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa.

11/19/94
Afterlife, Spirituality and Soul-Guiding: Guidelines for Hevra Kaddisha
Hevra Kaddisha Training Workshop
Jewish Community of Amherst, Mass.

10/2/94
The Near-Death Experience in Jewish Tradition and Mysticism
Delaware Valley Near-Death Studies Institute, Bala Cynwyd, Pa.

6/20-24/94
Exploring the Human Encounter with Death
40-Hour Intensive Academic Retreat
Graduate Religion and Pastoral Counseling
La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa.

5/27/94
Jewish Wisdom and the Psychology of Bereavement,
Professional Development Seminar
Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Philadelphia, Pa.

5/13/94
Workshop on Ministry to Families in the Face of Loss – Mourning
Pastoral Counseling Program
LaSalle University, Philadelphia, Pa.

5/4/94
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Continuing Professional Education Workshop
Hospice of South Jersey, Runnemeade, N.J.

4/11/94
Jewish Chaplaincy Around Issues of Death and Dying
Para-Chaplaincy Training Program
Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia

2/18/94
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Continuing Education Workshop in Gerontology
Temple University, Ambler, Pa.

12/6/93
Kabbalah and the Afterlife Journey of the Soul:

Implications for Rabbinic Counseling

Academy of Jewish Religion, New York, NY

11/3/93
Jewish Tradition and the Experience of Grief
Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Philadelphia, Pa.

6/21-25/93
Psyche and Spirit: Healing and Wholeness in Psychology and Spirituality
40-Hour Intensive Academic Retreat

Graduate Religion & Pastoral Counseling
La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pa.

5/14/93
Workshop on Ministry to Families in the Face of Loss – Mourning
Pastoral Counseling Program
LaSalle University, Philadelphia, Pa.

5/12/93
Living on the Edge of Death and Beyond: Psycho-Spiritual Guidelines for Counseling the Dying and their Families
Hospice of Southern New Jersey, Runnemede, NJ

2/26/93
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Continuing Education Workshop in Gerontology
Temple University, Ambler, Pa.

2/10/93
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Implications for Rabbinic Counseling
Philadelphia Board of Rabbis/Jewish Chaplaincy Service Workshop

1/4-8/93

1/6-10/92
Exploring the Human Encounter with Death
40-Hour Intensive Academic Retreat
Graduate Religion & Pastoral Counseling
La Salle University, Philadelphia, 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.

6/1/91
2/23/91
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Bereavement Skills Training Workshop for Pastoral Counseling Students
La Salle University, Graduate Student Association

4/16/91
Jewish Spirituality of Death and Bereavement
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Wyncote, Pa.

4/19/90
Spiritual Awareness of Hospice Caregivers:
Resources from Jewish Mysticism and Tradition

Connecticut Hospice, Branford, Conn.

3/1/90
From Mourning to Meaning; From Longing to Legacy:
Jewish Tradition & the Psychology of Bereavement

Jewish Family & Child Services of Delaware, Wilmington, DE

2/22/89
Jewish Views of Life After Death: Implications for the Bereaved
Aleph – Israel Association for the Bereaved, Jerusalem, Israel

5/20/88
When A Friend Dies
Workshop At Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto

Spring 1988 and Winter 1988
Bereavement Support Group
Benjamin Institute for Community Education & Referral, Toronto, Ont.

4/21/88
Dying and the Deathbed in Jewish Tradition
Chaplaincy Training Seminar
Jewish Family & Child Service, Toronto, Ont.

Spring 1988
Bereavement Counseling Skills
Professional Development Seminar
Reena Foundation, Toronto, Ont.

3/88
Judaism’s Approach to Dying, Death and Bereavement
Professional Development Seminar
Reena Foundation, Toronto, Ont.

2/1-4/88
Professional Coordinator of “Death Awareness Week”
Four-Day Symposium at York University
Co-Sponsored by Jewish Student Federation and Benjamin Institute
Program awarded Haber Prize for
Excellence in Programming by Hillel International

3/16/88
Death and Jewish Rituals
Professional Development Seminar, Social Work Department
Baycrest Hospital for Geriatric Care, Toronto, Ont.

11/24/87
The Jewish Way in Death and Dying: Guidelines for Hospice
National Council of Jewish Women, Ottawa Section

Fall 1987
Guidelines for Nichum Avelim
Three-Part Professional Development Seminar
Toronto Council of Hazzanim

10/27/87
Memorial Service for a Suicide
Jewish Student Federation, York University, Toronto, Ont.

Summer 87
Liturgy of Death, Burial and Mourning: Tradition & Innovation
Four-Part Seminar for Rabbis and Educators
P’nai Or Kallah, Bryn Mawr, Pa.

Spring 1987
Judaism’s Approach to Death, Dying and Bereavement
Three-Part Professional Development Workshop for Social Workers
Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, Ont.

6/17/87
Dealing with the Death of a Student
Workshop at Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto (CHAT)

5/13/87
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Guidelines for the Hevra Kaddisha
Keynote Speaker at Hevra Kaddisha Dinner, London, Ont.

3/29/87
Jewish Hospice: Philosophical & Practical Considerations
National Council of Jewish Women, Palliative Care Conference, Toronto

3/20/87
Understanding the Jewish Approach to the Deathbed
Nursing Dept., Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ont.

3/19/87
Spiritual Responses to Death: Guidelines from Jewish Mysticism
Social Work Department, North York General Hospital, Toronto, Ont.

5/15 & 5/29/86
Life, Death & Transition: A Jewish Approach to Working with the
Dying and Their Families, Professional Development Seminar

Chaplaincy Department, Toronto Jewish Congress

Winter 1985-86
Judaism and the Helping Professions, Four-Part Professional
Development Seminar Series, Jewish Family & Child Service, Toronto

Summer 1985
Psychology of Death and the Afterlife in Judaism
Seminar for Rabbis and Educators, B’nai Or Kallah, Radnor, Pa.

6/25/85
Use of Visual Imagery in Working with the Dying
Palliative Care Unit Pastoral Care, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Que.

3/12/85
Suffering and Death in Jewish Mysticism and Tradition
Inter-faith Seminar Series on “Suffering and Death in the
Presence or Absence of Religious Tradition”
Pastoral Care Team, McGill Palliative Care Service, Montreal, Que.