Teachings for 5783

 

The Ethical Legacy Will- Jewish Wisdom Reimagined.  Building on the traditional Ethical Will and Jewish texts, I have developed a new approach, making the process more engaging and accessible. Using a conversational interview style and reflective listening techniques, we uncover your meaningful stories, which are recorded on video.  Single session or weekend scholar-in-residence.

The Art of Resiliency and Self-Care.  Drawing from the Jewish wisdom tradition and Disaster Spiritual Care training, this seminar helps people build their resilience and successfully navigate emerging from the Pandemic and after. Single session or weekend in residence.

 

Kavod v’Nichum, The “Why” of Jewish end-of-life rituals.  Jewish practices are dedicated to honoring the deceased and comforting the bereaved.  This class shares those insights, exploring the “Why we do what we do” so we can use the Jewish wisdom tradition to guide us through this difficult time. Single Session.

Jewish End of Life Care in a Virtual Age: Our Traditions Reimagined.My acclaimed new book, in collaboration with two esteemed colleagues, is the basis for an examination of Jewish rituals, revealing their core values and using this wisdom to find meaning and connection through them. Single Session.

Death Cafe of Greater PhiladelphiaMeeting twice monthly, we gather to have interesting conversations about something we all have in common.  Part of an international movement, Death Cafe of Greater Philadelphia promotes a healthy approach to end-of-life issues.