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  • Dying as a Sacred Tradition

    Zoom workshop through the Older to Elder program at Wilderness Torah, facilitated by AriYael staff This 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.  When 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. This workshop [...]

  • Learning to Live

    Learning To Live by Dying

    Michel de Montaigne observed in the 16th century that "to philosophize is to learn to die." But learning to die is also to learn how to philosophize—and, therefore, how to live. Please join Diane Button and Zoë Francesca Goldblatt at Clio's for a discussion of What Matters Most: Lessons the Dying Teach Us About Living, a provocative encouragement to examine one’s life through the lens of mortality. In their work as death doulas, Diane and Zoë have gained knowledge from those whom they call “Wisdomkeepers,” dying individuals who are willing to share their singular stories, their deep fears, and their full hearts. The result is a [...]

  • Refuat Ha-Nefesh – A Healing Circle

    Led by two End of Life Doulas experienced in grief support and group facilitation, the Healing Circle will open with a Jewish kavanah (intention) for healing and self-forgiveness, followed by guidelines about sharing and confidentiality. Participants will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and talk briefly about a Chevrah Kadisha-related experience they found to be emotionally challenging or difficult (in terms of the interaction with the met or mettah). We will give a blessing to each participant and say a prayer for the healing of their soul, and the soul of the deceased. Using simple chant, prayer and blessing, the vibe [...]

  • New Approaches to Shiva

    Infusing Meaning into a Ritual of Comfort In this interactive workshop we will begin by quickly asking participants to briefly share their own experiences of Shiva as either mourner or attendee. Participants will be invited to share what their ideal Shiva gathering might include. Rabbi Dan will share insights into how we can engage mourners in creating a Shiva gathering that might better serve their needs. We will also discuss the importance of assessing what might be most appropriate for the community that is gathering. We will brainstorm together how we might reinvent a contemporary Shiva gathering that is more meaningful [...]

  • Sacred Sparks: Intimacy as a Source of Spiritual Resilience

    A presentation at the 2026 conference for OHALAH, the Association of Rabbis and Cantors for Jewish Renewal Rabbi Dan Goldblatt interviewed by Zoë Goldblatt, MFAIn-person conference for Jewish Renewal clergy in Philadelphia, PA Jewish wisdom teaches that our closest relationships serve as portals for inviting compassion and forgiveness into our lives. Building resilient community starts with individual family units experiencing mutual trust and support. Reinvigorating our committed relationships forms a vital foundation for maintaining our sense of purpose and meaning. In this workshop, we will explore Jewish stories of intimacy between God and human beings, and model practical exercises that can [...]

  • Introducing Adulthood Initiation Rites to Jewish Life

    A presentation at the 2026 conference for OHALAH, the Association of Rabbis and Cantors for Jewish Renewal with Rabbi Zelig Golden and Rabbi Dan GoldblattIn-person conference for Jewish Renewal clergy in Philadelphia, PA In a culture of prolonged adolescence, Jewish communities will benefit from new rites of passage to intentionally guide people into mature adulthood. This session shares the pilot year of a Jewish Men’s Initiation—a year-long journey grounded in Jewish tradition, wilderness rites, and Bill Plotkin’s eco-centric development model. We’ll explore how initiation supports resilience by helping adults move beyond self-centeredness and into soulful service. Join Rabbi Zelig Golden and [...]

  • Dying as a Sacred Transition

    An online workshop for the Adamah/Wilderness Torah program, "Older to Elder" When 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. This session 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. On Zoom with Rabbi Dan Goldblatt [...]

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    Stages to Aging

    Navigating Life's Later Chapters (panel discussion, Q&A) Where:  Piedmont Adult School, 760 Magnolia Ave., Piedmont, CAWho: with Jennise Mendoza, Zoë Goldblatt, Ian Sherbin A panel presentation focusing on the different types of professionals who can offer support and advice during the different stages of aging. "You do not have to do the journey alone, especially if you are feeling overwhelmed." Registration: Details coming soon through Piedmont Adult School 

  • Psilocybin & End of Life Acceptance

    An online, interfaith panel presentation exploring the use of sacred medicine to deepen our acceptance of our own mortality. Christine Caldwell of the organization EOLPC hosts a discussion on zoom with Rabbi Dan Goldblatt; Amy Slonaker, JD, PhD and Reverend Norma Burton. First presented at the Psilocybin SF "Psilocybin and the Second Half of Life” online conference held on December 6-7, 2025, this panel discussion addresses issues surrounding existential questions. Personal stories touch on spirituality, illness, death and dying in relation to the use of sacred medicine. Registration info will be posted on https://eolpc.org

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    Grief & Growing at Camp Newman

    Camp Newman, Santa Rosa, CA

    A Jewish weekend retreat in nature for people of all ages who are grieving the loss of a close loved one due to a death. Led by grief therapists, clergy, musicians and bodyworkers, this retreat is a revival and renewal of the beloved annual Grief & Growing retreat developed by the former Bay Area Jewish Healing Center. Rabbi Dan Goldblatt and Zoë Francesca Goldblatt are on the leadership team along with Liora Abrahams-Brosbe, MFT, Yael Galinson, End of Life Doula, Abra Greenspan of A Healing Legacy, and Liz Orlin of Sinai Memorial Chapel. Registration is open NOW through January 20th, 2026. [...]

  • The Journey Circle

    The Journey Circle, an Online Discussion Group

    Welcome to The Journey Circle, an Online Discussion Group through EOLPC. The Discussion Group will be facilitated by AriYael's Zoe Francesca Goldblatt, MFA. Zoe works in the end-of-life field as a trained End of Life Doula, Activity Therapist and Spiritual Care Provider. Zoë facilitates a monthly Death Cafe and co-leads grief support groups and numerous workshops on spiritual aspects of grief and joy. As a Psychedelic Doula, she is particularly interested in the intersection of psychedelics and end-of-life spiritual inquiry. Journey Circle is a Safe Space for Exploration and Support to: Share Your Journey: Connect with others who understand your path. [...]

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  • Poetry with Zoë

    Poetry with Zoë

    A weekly poetry study and writing group for elders With: Zoë Goldblatt, MFA Where: The Reutlinger in Danville, CA When: Every Monday, starting January 5th, 2026 Registration Info: Must be a resident of The Reutlinger to participate This 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 [...]