PARTIAL LIST OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
4/8/24
Teaching Jewish Views of the Afterlife: For Believers, Skeptics and the Confused
Shomer Collective, Online Program
4/7/24
Exploring the Grief Journey: Cultural, Familial and Personal Dimensions
Workshop, Art of Dying Integrative Thanatology Certificate Training Program
Online Program, One Spirit Seminary
1/27/24
Exploring the Grief Journey: Cultural, Familial and Personal Dimensions
Workshop, Art of Dying Integrative Thanatology Certificate Training Program
Online Program, One Spirit Seminary
6/29/23
Exploring the Grief Journey: Cultural, Familial and Personal Dimensions
Summer Institute on “Grief Counseling with Client Facing Dying,
Death, Bereavement, Trauma and Loss”
Long Island University, CW Post Campus, Brookville, NY
6/4/23
Exploring the Grief Journey: Cultural, Familial and Personal Dimensions
Workshop, Art of Dying Integrative Thanatology Certificate Training Program
Online Program, One Spirit Seminary
6/27-7/1/22
Jewish Death Wisdom: Pastoral Care for the Dying and Bereaved
Aleph Ordination Program, Semicha Week Class
6/30/22
Exploring the Grief Journey: Cultural, Familial and Personal Dimensions
Summer Institute on “Grief Counseling with Client Facing Dying,
Death, Bereavement, Trauma and Loss”
Long Island University, Brentwood Campus, Brentwood, NY
6/16/22
Exploring the Grief Journey: Cultural, Familial and Personal Dimensions
Summer Institute on “Grief Counseling with Client Facing Dying,
Death, Bereavement, Trauma and Loss”
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, NY
5/1/22
Exploring the Grief Journey: Cultural, Familial and Personal Dimensions
Workshop, New York Open Center Integrative Thanatology Certificate Training Program
4/4/22
Praying with the Dying and Their Families: Spiritual and Practical Dimensions
Co-taught with Rabbi Geela Rayzel Raphael
Bikur Cholim in 2022: Renewal, Revival, Resilience Lecture Series
Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains, Kavod v’Nichum, Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies
7/8/21
Exploring the Grief Journey: Cultural, Familial and Personal Dimensions
Summer Institute on “Grief Counseling with Client Facing Dying,
Death, Bereavement, Trauma and Loss”
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, NY
6/30/21
Exploring the Grief Journey: Cultural, Familial and Personal Dimensions
Summer Institute on “Grief Counseling with Client Facing Dying,
Death, Bereavement, Trauma and Loss”
Long Island University, Brentwood Campus, Brentwood, NY
4/21/21
From Mourning to Meaning, From Longing to Legacy: Death, Dying, Grief and Loss in a Digital Age
Montreal Jewish Community Lay Chaplaincy Training Program, Aleph Canada
4/20/21
Jewish End-of-Life Care in a Virtual Age: Our Traditions Reimagined
Rabbis Without Borders/CLAL Online webinar
4/16-17/21
Exploring the Grief Journey: Cultural, Familial and Personal Dimensions
Workshop, New York Open Center Integrative Thanatology Certificate Training Program
4/14/21
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute Online Class
4/12/21
Trials and Tribulations – What Rabbis Have Learned from the Pandemic
Philadelphia Board of Rabbis (Co-presenting with Rabbi Dayle Friedman and Rabbi David Levin)
1/12/21
Jewish End-of-Life Care in a Virtual Age: Our Traditions Reimagined
Ohalah Rabbinic Conference
1/11/21
Responding to Bruriah’s Cry: Individual & Communal Grief Care in Pandemic Times
Ohalah Rabbinic Conference
7/15/20
Exploring the Grief Journey: Cultural, Familial and Personal Dimensions
Summer Institute on “Grief Counseling with Client Facing Dying,
Death, Bereavement, Trauma and Loss”
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, NY
7/8/20
Exploring the Grief Journey: Cultural, Familial and Personal Dimensions
Summer Institute on “Grief Counseling with Client Facing Dying,
Death, Bereavement, Trauma and Loss”
Long Island University, Brentwood Campus, Brentwood, NY
6/8/20
The History and Mystery of Yizkor: Memorializing Ancestral Souls
18th Annual North American Chevrah Kadisha and Jewish Cemetery Conference, Online
4/22/20
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute Online Webinar
7/8-12/19
Exploring the Human Encounter with Death
Three-unit Graduate Intensive
Department of Religion and Theology and School of Nursing and Health Sciences
LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
7/2/19
Exploring the Bereavement Journey: An Experiential Workshop
Summer Institute on “Grief Counseling with Client Facing Dying,
Death, Bereavement, Trauma and Loss”
Long Island University, Post Campus, Brookville, NY
5/19/19
The Afterlife Journey and Reincarnation in World Religions: Practical Counseling Wisdom
Art of Dying Institute, Integrative Thanatology Certificate Program
New York Open Center, New York, NY
Afterlife And The Death-Moment in Kabbalah, Tibetan Buddhism and Near Death Experiences
School of Sacred Ministries, Pebble Hill Church, Doylestown, PA
4/3/19
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute Online Webinar
Biblical Views of the Afterlife
Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute Retreat Online Webinar
January/February 2019
Afterlife and the Reconstructing of Jewish Death Rituals:
A Four-Session Professional Development Webinar
Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association
7/11/18
Exploring the Bereavement Journey: An Experiential Workshop
Summer Institute on “Grief Counseling with Client Facing Dying,
Death, Bereavement, Trauma and Loss”
Long Island University, Post Campus, Brookville, NY
6/10/18
Moses’ Death and Sacred Stages of the Mystery of Dying:
A Conversation with Chaplains and Pastoral Care-Givers
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, Rockville, MD
6/4/18
Biblical Views of the Afterlife
16th North American Chevrah Kadisha and Jewish Cemetery Conference
Congregation Beth El, Bethesda, MD
4/24/18
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Jewish Spiritual Leadership Institute Rabbinical School
Online Class
4/23/18
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Jewish Spiritual Leadership Institute Rabbinical School
Online Class
4/18/18
Do Jews Really Believe in the Afterlife?: Practical Guidelines for Funeral Directors
Jewish Funeral Directors of America Convention
Las Vegas, NV
4/14-15/18
Exploring the Bereavement Journey: An Experiential Workshop
Art of Dying Institute, Integrative Thanatology Certificate Program
New York Open Center, New York, NY
1/15/18
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Comfort and Hope for the Dying and Bereaved
Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains, 2018 Conference, Orlando, FL
10/25/17
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Pastoral Applications
Professional Development “Yom Iyyun”
Co-Sponsored by Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains, HUC and
Academy for Jewish Religion – California, Los Angeles, CA
10/23/17
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Guidelines for Teaching and Preaching
Academy for Jewish Religion California, Los Angeles, CA
10/16/17
Exploring the Bereavement Journey: An Experiential Workshop
Post-Conference Workshop
The Art of Dying Conference 6
New York Open Center, New York, NY
10/14/17
Afterlife Journey of the Soul in Jewish Mysticism: Implications for Hospice And Bereavement Work
The Art of Dying Conference 6
New York Open Center, New York, NY
7/13/17
Exploring the Bereavement Journey: An Experiential Workshop
Summer Institute on “Grief Counseling with Client Facing Dying, Death,
Bereavement, Trauma and Loss”
Long Island University, Post Campus, Brookville, NY
Exploring the Bereavement Journey: An Experiential Workshop
Summer Institute on “Grief Counseling with Client Facing Dying, Death, Bereavement, Trauma and Loss”
Long Island University, Brentwood Campus, Brentwood, NY
4/30/17
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Implications and Applications for Pastoral Care
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, Rockville, MD
3/30/17
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Jewish Spiritual Leadership Institute Rabbinical School
Online Class
3/28/17
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
Jewish Spiritual Leadership Institute Rabbinical School
Online Class
1/20/17
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Implications and Applications for Rabbinic Counseling
Board of Rabbis of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
1/7-8/17
Exploring the Bereavement Journey: An Experiential Workshop
Integrative Thanatology Death Education Counselor Program
New York Open Center, New York, NY
6/13-17/16
The Human Encounter with Death
Graduate Course Intensive
Theology and Ministry Graduate Studies, LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
6/6/16
Death, Burial and Mourning in Jewish Tradition: The Deathbed Finale of Jacob & Joseph
14th Annual Kavod v’Nichum Chevrah Kadisha and Jewish Cemetery Conference
Temple Emunah, Lexington, MA
5/9/16
Seventh of Adar – Exploring the Death of Moses in Torah and Midrash with Implications for Contemporary Hevra Kaddisha
Sponsored by Beth El Cemetery Corporation, Richmond, VA
2/1/16
Conversations About the Afterlife for Non-Believers (whether Congregant or Rabbi)
Rabbis Without Borders Annual Retreat, Pearlstone Retreat Center, Reistertown, MD
1/12/16
Afterlife and the Death-Moment: Deep Wisdom and Practical Applications from Kabbalah, Tibetan Buddhism and Near Death Experience Research, Ohalah Rabbinic Conference, Broomfield, CO
12/6/15
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality: Walking the Mourners’ Path
Certificate in the Art of Dying, New York Open Center, New York, NY
6/5/15
Death-Moment, Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife Journey of the Soul:
Practical Afterlife Wisdom from Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism
Fifth Annual Afterlife Awareness Conference, Norfolk, VA
4/27/15
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality: Walking the Mourners’ Path
Post-Institute Professional Development Workshop
Art of Dying 5 Conference, New York Open Center, New York, NY
4/26/15
Panel on “The Future of End-of-Life Care”
Art of Dying 5 Conference, New York Open Center, New York, NY
4/25/15
Death Moment, Near Death Experiences and the Afterlife Journey in Kabbalah:
Practical Guidelines For Hospice And Bereavement Work
Art of Dying 5 Conference, New York Open Center, New York, NY
3/1/15
Jewish Views of the Afterlife:
Implications for Contemporary Hevra Kaddisha
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
2/4/14
Bereavement Counseling, Violent Death and Trauma
Professional Development presentation
Restorative and Transitional Service, Philadelphia Prison System, Philadelphia, PA
The Human Encounter with Death
Graduate Course Intensive
Theology and Ministry Graduate Studies, LaSalle University, PA
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Applications and Implications for Rabbinic Counseling
Mishkan Miami, Miami Beach, FL
11/5/14
Where Psyche and Spirit Meet: An Introduction to Transpersonal Psychology
Presentation to Psychology and Spirituality class Department of Psychology, Bryn Athyn College
Bryn Athyn, PA
11/3/14
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Applications and Implications for Rabbinic Counseling
Montreal Board of Rabbis, Montreal, QC
10/24/14
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality Workshop: Professional Development Workshop
School of Nursing and Health Sciences, LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
3/24/14
Responding to Bruriah’s Cry:
Death Education and the Continuity of Care in Contemporary Jewish Life
Keynote Address – 12th North American Chevra Kaddisha and Jewish Cemetery Conference, Miami, FL
3/24/14
Afterlife and the Renewal of Jewish Death Rituals
Workshop at 12th North American Chevra Kaddisha and Jewish Cemetery Conference, Miami, FL
2/4/14
Healing the Hurting Heart: The Bereavement Journey of Care-Givers
Workshop at conference on “Serving the Stiff-Necked People in Challenging Times:
A Retreat Day for Jewish Professionals”
Sponsored by Philadelphia Board of Rabbis and Gratz College, Philadelphia, PA
1/31/14
Where Psyche and Spirit Meet: An Introduction to Transpersonal Psychology
Presentation to Psychology and Spirituality class Department of Psychology, Bryn Athyn College
Bryn Athyn, PA
10/6/13
Afterlife and Soul
Tahara Education and Training, Community Hevra Kadisha of Greater Boston
Lexington, MA
6/10/13
Afterlife and the Journey of the Soul in Judaism:
Implications and Applications for Chevra Kaddisha
11th Annual Kavod v’Nichum North American Chevra Kaddisha Conference
Philadelphia, PA
5/6/13
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Applications for Rabbinic Counseling
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Wyncote, PA
7/25/12
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
2/5/12
Thinking Together About the Unthinkable
Group Facilitator, An Intergenerational 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
Graduate Course Intensive
Theology and Ministry Graduate Studies, 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
7/8/10
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
6/8/10
Afterlife, Resurrection and Reincarnation: Travelers Guide to Immortality
Keynote Address – 8th North American at Chevra Kaddisha Conference, Atlanta, GA
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
3/29-30/09
Bereavement Counseling Training:
Understanding the Human Encounter with Death
New York Open Center, New York, NY
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
9/11/08
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
7/16/08
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality Workshop
Understanding the Human Encounter with Death
Summer Institute of Dying, Death Bereavement
Long Island University, CW Post Campus, Brookville, NY
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
3/12/08
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Applications for Rabbinic Counseling
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Wyncote, PA
1/13-14/08
A Bereavement Counseling Training :
Understanding the Human Encounter with Death
New York Open Center, New York, NY
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 Workshop
Understanding the Human Encounter with Death
Summer Institute of Dying, Death Bereavement
Long Island University, CW Post Campus, Brookville, NY
6/19/07
Jewish Views of the Afterlife:
Implications and Applications for Pastoral Care
Jewish Chaplaincy Council of Massachusetts, Newton, MA
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: 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
A 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
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
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
Temple University Center City, Adult Education Program, 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
Temple University Center City, Adult Education Program, 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”, New York, NY
2/7/00
Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Implications for Hospice and Bereavement Work
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
Professional 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
Week-long course at Elat Chayyim Retreat Center, Accord, NY
4/25/97
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Professional 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
Visiting Guest Lecturer, Dept. 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, Fort Collins, CO
5/12/95
Workshop on Ministry to Families in the Face of Loss – Mourning
Pastoral Counseling Program, LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
4/2/95
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 Psychotherapy 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, MA
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
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, Runnemede, NJ
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
Professional 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
Ministry to Families in the Face of Loss – Mourning
Professional Development Workshop, 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, N.J.
2/26/93
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Continuing Professional Education Workshop, 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
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
2/23/91
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Workshop & Bereavement Skills Training for Pastoral Counseling Students,
La Salle University, Graduate Student Association
6/1/91
Death, Bereavement and Spirituality
Workshop & Bereavement Skills Training 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 Care-Givers: Resources from
Jewish Mysticism and Tradition, Connecticut Hospice, Branford, CT
3/1/90
From Mourning to Meaning; From Longing to Legacy: Jewish Tradition &
the Psychology of Bereavement, Jewish Family & Child Services of Delaware
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
Winter 1988
Bereavement Support Group
Benjamin Institute for Community Education & Referral, Toronto, ON
Spring 1988
Bereavement Support Group
Benjamin Institute for Community Education & Referral, Toronto, ON
4/21/88
Dying and the Deathbed in Jewish Tradition
Chaplaincy Training Seminar, Jewish Family & Child Service, Toronto, ON
Spring 1988
Bereavement Counselling Skills
Professional Development Seminar, Reena Foundation, Toronto, ON
3/88
Judaism’s Approach to Dying, Death and Bereavement
Professional Development Seminar, Reena Foundation, Toronto, ON
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 Dept., Baycrest Hospital for Geriatric Care, Toronto, ON
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, ON
Summer 87
The 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, ON
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, ON
3/29/87
Jewish Hospice: Philosophical & Practical Considerations
National Council of Jewish Women, Palliative Care Conference, Toronto, ON
3/20/87
Understanding the Jewish Approach to the Deathbed
Nursing Dept., Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON
3/19/87
Spiritual Responses to Death: Guidelines from Jewish Mysticism
Social Work Department, North York General Hospital, Toronto, ON
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, Toronto, ON
Winter 1985-86
Judaism and the Helping Professions, Four-Part Professional
Development Seminar Series, Jewish Family & Child Service, Toronto, ON
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, QC
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, QC
5/7/79
Death and Dying in Judaism, Shanti Project Panel Program on
“Religious Perspectives on Death and Dying”, San Francisco, CA