BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AriYael - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:AriYael X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ariyael.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AriYael REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20280312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20281105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270801T170000 DTSTAMP:20260811T211811Z CREATED:20251222T184349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T211811Z UID:10000776-1785571200-1817139600@ariyael.org SUMMARY:"Brit Adam" Jewish Men's Initiation DESCRIPTION:A year-long Jewish men’s initiation program conducted in-person and online\n\n\n\nwith Rabbi Zelig Golden\, John Wolfstone\, Rabbi Dan Goldblatt and Terry Symens-BucherAugust 2026 – August 2027West Sonoma County\, CA \n\n\n\nJoin Brit Adam\, a year-long Jewish men’s initiation designed to awaken healthy power\, prayer\, and purpose. The journey unfolds through five core modules. Each begins with a five-day\, in-person immersion where we build brotherhood\, pray together\, engage Jewish and earth-based wisdom\, deepen inner and ancestral work\, and pass through initiatory rites rooted in land and lineage. The fourth intensive is a 10-day vision quest in the California desert wilderness. Between gatherings\, the work continues through 1:1 mentorship\, online counsels\, and guided integration practices supporting the transformation in daily life. \n\n\n\nAugust 19th-23rd\, 2026 – Session OneNovember 18th-22nd\, 2026 – Session TwoFebruary 24th-28th\, 2027 – Session ThreeMay 21st-29th – Session FourAugust 18th-22nd – Session Five \n\n\n\nRegister at https://www.jewishmensinitiation.com URL:https://ariyael.org/event/brit-adam-jewish-mens-initiation/ CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Brit-Adam.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T110000 DTSTAMP:20260817T172328Z CREATED:20260817T172254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T172328Z UID:10001958-1789293600-1789297200@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Death Sangha DESCRIPTION:A Contemplative Community Exploring Death\, Consciousness\, and Expanded States of Awareness; Deepening presence\, connection\, and our capacity to live with greater intention and care\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Christine Caldwell\, Rev. Norma Burton\, Rabbi Dan Goldblatt\, Rohini Kanniganti\, MD\, and David Dansky\, MD \n\n\n\nThe Death Sangha is a contemplative community. We’ll be talking openly about death\, dying\, and consciousness\, and diving into some of the deeper questions of the soul. This kind of reflection can be profound\, but it can also bring to the surface material that feels difficult or uncomfortable. Come with self-compassion\, go at your own pace\, and lean on your support system alongside this practice as needed. \n\n\n\nWhen: August 11 – Dec. 20\, 2026 Every Sunday 10-11am PTEvery Tuesday 5-6pm PT \n\n\n\nWhere: On Zoom \n\n\n\nCost: FREE\, donations welcome \n\n\n\nRegister here  \n\n\n\n\nDONATE URL:https://ariyael.org/event/death-sangha/2026-09-13/ CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Featured,Support groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Death-Sangha-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T235124Z CREATED:20260416T235120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T235124Z UID:10000827-1789387200-1789390800@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Hineni / Here I am DESCRIPTION:A weekly poetry study and writing group for elders\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith: Zoë Goldblatt\, MFA \n\n\n\nWhere: The Reutlinger in Danville\, CA \n\n\n\nWhen: Every Monday\, starting January 5th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nRegistration Info: Must be a resident of The Reutlinger to participate \n\n\n\nThis poetry group is for elders who are wanting to engage seriously with poetic texts both traditional and contemporary to do literary analysis\, in-depth discussion and creative writing exercises of their own. The group members will have opportunities in each weekly meeting to read aloud\, interpret and respond to a variety of literary poems chosen by the facilitator and by the group. In the process of engaging with poetry\, group members will have opportunities to form new friendships and relationships\, form new insights and practice new skills. The Reutlinger is a historic elders community in Danville\, CA. It is the only Jewishly-oriented assisted living and memory care community in the San Francisco East Bay. With a focus on Jewish culture and holidays\, The Reutlinger provides a comfortable and familiar place for Jewish elders and their neighbors and friends. \n\n\n\nAbout Zoë Goldblatt \n\n\n\nZoë has an MFA in Poetry from Mills College\, California and specializes in therapeutic uses of poetry. She studied the concept of “Poetry as Medicine” with John Fox. URL:https://ariyael.org/event/poetry-with-zoe-2/2026-09-14/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AriYael-WOrkshop-graphics-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T133000 DTSTAMP:20260817T180151Z CREATED:20260812T161246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T180151Z UID:10001087-1789560000-1789565400@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Sulam Ya’akov Virtual Gatherings DESCRIPTION:A peer-led group of Jewish spiritual leaders exploring the integration of sacred medicine into Jewish spiritual practice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a monthly virtual peer supervision and consultation group for Jewish clergy and spiritual leaders from across the country who are studying psychedelic-assisted or entheogenic practice within a Jewish framework. Members bring ideas\, questions\, and case studies for open discussion with colleagues in a confidential setting. The group functions in a space for peer support\, halachik and ethical reflection\, and shared learning as this emerging field intersects with traditional Jewish leadership. \n\n\n\nWhen: The 3rd Wednesday of each month from 3 pm Eastern (noon Pacific) until 4:30 pm Eastern (1:30 pm Pacific) \n\n\n\nWhere: on Zoom \n\n\n\nCost: FREE \n\n\n\nRegistration: By invitation only. To express your interest in the next cohort. please fill out the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Sulam Ya'akov Interest\n To join the next cohort of Sulam Ya'akov\, please express your interest here. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First Name*\n \n \n \n \n Last Name*\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n PhoneHow did you hear about this gathering?On WebsiteFrom a ColleagueInternet ResearchOtherMessage*\n Submit URL:https://ariyael.org/event/sulam-yaakov-virtual-gatherings/2026-09-16/ CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sulam.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260808T143706Z CREATED:20260808T132420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T143706Z UID:10001079-1789837200-1789848000@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Calling in the Angels DESCRIPTION:Pre-Yom Kippur study session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn intimate evening circle at a private home in the Berkeley Hills. Participants will learn about Jewish rituals around illness\, grief and loss\, led by Zoë Goldblatt\, Death Doula and Jewish educator. The time between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is an ideal time for reflection and preparation for Yom Kippur services or rituals that include Yizkor\, a tender memorial for loved ones who have died\, communal and individual prayers of atonement\, forgiveness\, and compassion; and the wearing of white garments which mirror white linen Jewish burial shrouds: a “rehearsal” for one’s own death. \n\n\n\nThis is a private event in Berkeley\, CA facilitated by Zoë Goldblatt\, End of Life Doula. Registration is by rsvp through the event host. By invitation only. \n\n\n\nCost: Optional donation of any amount to AriYael Jewish Healing Center \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in hosting a similar event at your home\, send your query to admin@ariyael.org.  URL:https://ariyael.org/event/calling-in-the-angels/ CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Featured,Grief,Ritual,Study Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Calling-in-Angels-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T193000 DTSTAMP:20260808T150943Z CREATED:20260808T142202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T150943Z UID:10001082-1790704800-1790710200@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Charlotte Maxwell Clinic Death Cafe DESCRIPTION:Death Cafe is an international movement started in England in 2011 where people gather in community to discuss topics on their minds and hearts related to death and dying. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Zoë Goldblatt\, Death Doula at AriYael Jewish Healing Center and Nancy Finkle\, Death Doula at East Bay End Of Life Doula Network \n\n\n\nDeath Cafes have designated facilitators to make sure the conversation remains free of any agendas or goals. Each person who attends gets a chance to share what brings them there. Death Cafe is NOT a therapy group or grief support group\, although attendees living with an illness\, and/or a recent loss\, are more than welcome to attend and bring up thoughts\, feelings and questions about death. All attendees are asked to show up open-minded and open-hearted. \n\n\n\nThis Death Cafe is open to Charlotte Maxwell Clinic staff and volunteers\, and will be conducted in English and via Zoom. The Charlotte Maxwell Clinic is a free women’s clinic that specializes in offering life-enhancing complementary therapies for low-income\, underserved\, and immigrant San Francisco Bay Area women with cancer.  Located in Oakland\, California\, their services are provided by a dedicated pool of volunteers who are licensed and certified practitioners of holistic modalities.  \n\n\n\nCost: FREE \n\n\n\nContact Charlotte Maxwell Clinic directly if you are a staff member or volunteer https://charlottemaxwell.org/ URL:https://ariyael.org/event/charlotte-maxwell-clinic-death-cafe/ CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Featured,Grief,Private Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Charlotte-Maxwell-Death-Cafe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260903T205935Z CREATED:20260808T145322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T205935Z UID:10001083-1793732400-1796761800@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Grief Support Group for the Grief and Growing Community DESCRIPTION:When: Six Tuesdays: November 3rd\, 10th\, 17th & 24th\, December 1st & 8thTime: 7-8:30pmWhere: Zoom\, hosted by AriYael Jewish Healing Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online\, six-session grief support group is open to everyone—whether you attended a past Grief & Growing weekend at Camp Newman\, are considering attending a future retreat\, or are simply looking for a supportive community as you navigate grief. The group welcomes anyone mourning the death of one or more people close to them\, from losses that occurred several years ago to as recently as July 1\, 2026. (Please\, no one in the first three months of mourning.) \n\n\n\nIn each session\, participants will have a chance to discuss how their grief is expressing itself\, or wants to be expressed. The facilitators will offer tools and support for grieving from a Jewish spiritual perspective. \n\n\n\nWith a minimum number of five participants\, we will close registration after the first eight people register. For questions\, please contact admin@ariyael.org. Click here for more information on Grief and Growing at Camp Newman. \n\n\n\nCost: Sliding scale of $108-216 \n\n\n\nPlease register below with your choice of sliding scale payment. URL:https://ariyael.org/event/grief-support-group-for-the-grief-and-growing-community/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Grief,Support groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Grief-Support-Gorup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T191500 DTSTAMP:20260817T181327Z CREATED:20260812T153924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T181327Z UID:10001084-1793970000-1794078900@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Older to Elder Shabbaton 2026 DESCRIPTION:An  Elders Shabbaton with Rabbi Dan and Zoe Goldblatt\, along with: Ellie Schindelman\, Kohenet Amanda Nube\, Rabbi Elizheva Hurvitch\, the Chochmat HaLev Kabbalat Shabbat Team.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Immersive Shabbat Experience will explore the elder journey through Jewish spirituality and nature connection. Registration is open to Bay Area residents over the age of 55. From Friday afternoon through Havdalah on Saturday evening participants will engage in Jewish learning\, contemplative practices\, nature connection\, music\, prayer\, shared meals\, and deep conversation. Together\, we will explore how Jewish tradition and life experience can support the journey into elderhood. This event does not include overnight residential accommodations. \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, Nov. 6th at 1 pm through Saturday\, Nov. 7th at 7:15 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Chochmat HaLev\, 2215 Prince St.\, Berkeley\, CA 94705 on Friday evening and Saturday & Tilden Park in Berkeley throughout the weekend. \n\n\n\nCost: Sliding Scale — $225-$295 \n\n\n\nClick here for Details and Registration URL:https://ariyael.org/event/older-to-elder-shabbaton-2026/ CATEGORIES:Eldering,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Older-to-Elder.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260811T212156Z CREATED:20260808T130949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T212156Z UID:10001078-1796324400-1796328000@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Fragments of a Future Scroll DESCRIPTION:Join us for a communal celebration of the 50th anniversary edition of Fragments of a Future Scroll: Hasidism for the Aquarian Age by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Reb Zalman’s first book was first published by a small press in 1975 and until now\, was long out of print. A truly unique book\, Fragments gathers Reb Zalman’s first idiosyncratic attempts at articulating a renewed ‘Hasidism for the Aquarian Age\,’ envisioning Judaism’s evolving place and role within an emergent ‘planetary consciousness.’  \n\n\n\nThe event will include Rabbi Tirzah Firestone and Rabbi Dan Goldblatt interviewed by Sam Shonkoff\, Taube Family Associate Professor of jewish Studies\, GTU \n\n\n\nRegistration information coming soon. URL:https://ariyael.org/event/fragments-of-a-future-scroll/ LOCATION:San Francisco JCC\, 3200 California Street\, San Francisco\, California\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Future-Scroll.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260808T130832Z CREATED:20250214T200045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T130832Z UID:10000451-1803024000-1803229200@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Grief & Growing at Camp Newman DESCRIPTION:An immersive Jewish weekend grief retreat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin others mourning the death of a loved one in a unique and supportive weekend retreat. Inspired by the 25+ years of the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center’s program of the same name\, Grief and Growing™ offers opportunities for participants of all ages\, infants through elders\, to come together in community to experience the healing power of community and the power of gathering at Camp Newman.Led by Grief and Growing Staff\, including Rabbi Dan Goldblatt and Zoë Goldblatt on the Spiritual Care team \n\n\n\nWhen: February 19-21\, 2027Where: Camp Newman\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n\n\n\nThe retreat interest form is now open. Click here to sign up. URL:https://ariyael.org/event/grief-growing-at-camp-newman/ LOCATION:Camp Newman\, Santa Rosa\, CA CATEGORIES:Featured,Grief,Grief Counseling,Spiritual Guidance,Support groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AriYael-WOrkshop-graphics-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270307T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270312T143000 DTSTAMP:20260817T172948Z CREATED:20260812T155715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T172948Z UID:10001085-1804430700-1804861800@ariyael.org SUMMARY:A Journey Into Jewish Eldering Residential Retreat DESCRIPTION:A six-day\, five-night residential retreat for Jewish adults age 64+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Zoe Goldblatt\, Rabbi Dan Goldblatt\, Jerry Falek\, Bruce Bierman\, Tom Levy\, Drew Sproul\, and Ellie Schindelman \n\n\n\nSet among majestic redwoods on Mt. Tamalpais\, this program Invites participants to reflect on their life experiences\, deepen their Jewish spiritual practice\, and cultivate the wisdom they are called to offer to their communities and future generations. The retreat features movement and meditation\, prayer and song circles\, storytelling and creative expression\, Jewish text study\, deep conversations about death\, grief\, and legacy\, ancestral altar and guided ancestral visualization. \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, March 7th at 2:45 pm through Friday\, March 12 at 2:30 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Ralston White Retreat Center\, 2 El Capitan Ave.\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941 \n\n\n\nCost: $1700/person to $2100/person depending on choice of accommodations \n\n\n\nClick here for details & application. URL:https://ariyael.org/event/a-journey-into-jewish-eldering-residential-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Ancestors,Death and Dying,Featured,Grief ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Jewish-Eldering-Residential.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260817T194927Z CREATED:20251222T182604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T194927Z UID:10000774-1821985200-1821992400@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Dying as a Sacred Transition DESCRIPTION:A Zoom workshop through the Older to Elder program at Wilderness Torah\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwith Zoë Goldblatt and Rabbi Dan Goldblatt of AriYael \n\n\n\nThis workshop invites us to explore our hopes and fears around dying; explore our relationship with death; increase self-knowledge; learn how to break down barriers between ourselves and others when we most need comfort\, communion\, trust and safety.  \n\n\n\nWhen we explore our feelings and thoughts about death\, we learn more about our own lives now.  We come in direct contact with our own spiritual beliefs\, our life purpose\, our unfinished business\, and how we influence and are influenced by our environment and our relationships. \n\n\n\nRegistration is for the current cohort of the From Older to Elder program only. For future involvement\, learn more about Older to Elder. URL:https://ariyael.org/event/dying-as-a-sacred-transition-2/ CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dying-Sacred-Transition-2027.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR