BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AriYael - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T031608 CREATED:20250214T200045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T221836Z UID:10000451-1772179200-1772384400@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Grief & Growing at Camp Newman DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed 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. \n\n\n\nRegistration is open NOW through January 20th\, 2026. Please click here to complete an interest form and get more information:https://campnewman.org/year-round/grief-and-growing \n\n\n\nLocation: Camp Newman\, Santa Rosa CA 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-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T150000 DTSTAMP:20260526T031608 CREATED:20260224T204627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T205204Z UID:10001054-1774602000-1774796400@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Portal to Passover DESCRIPTION:A weekend retreat focused on spiritual preparation for the Passover holiday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeading up to the Passover holiday\, we will take a look at the rituals\, stories and symbols of the Passover Haggadah and what they mean to us both personally and collectively\, at this point in time. We will explore themes of Enslavement and Liberation\, Meaning-Making in times of upheaval\, Leadership  and Community Building\, Resistance to Change and Courage. \n\n\n\nThis is a private event with a Chavurah group in Nevada City\, CA. Please contact us here if you are interested in organizing a similar event for your community. URL:https://ariyael.org/event/portal-to-passover/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Private Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AriYael-WOrkshop-graphics-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T031608 CREATED:20260227T210237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T211858Z UID:10001062-1775725200-1776099600@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Asherah – Discovering the Hebrew Goddess DESCRIPTION:Asherah – Discovering the Hebrew Goddess\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat: An interactive workshop at MANNA Passover Pilgrimage Festival \n\n\n\nWhere: New Cuyama\, California \n\n\n\nWhen: April 9-13th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nWho: Devorah Brous\, Grief Guide\, Herbalist and Ritual Facilitator with Zoë Goldblatt\, MFA in Poetry and Spiritual Care Provider \n\n\n\nJoin Devorah and Zoë in an experiential encounter with Asherah\, the ancient Hebrew tree goddess. We’ll use poetry\, song\, and nature to learn about Asherah’s history and how she lives on in our sacred texts and our places of prayer. \n\n\n\nRegistration Info: To register for the MANNA Passover Pilgrimage Festival\, visit https://www.mannafestival.com/ URL:https://ariyael.org/event/asherah/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AriYael-WOrkshop-graphics-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T031608 CREATED:20260227T213710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T230342Z UID:10001063-1775725200-1776099600@ariyael.org SUMMARY:The Lineage of Jewish Renewal DESCRIPTION:A storytelling session offered at MANNA Passover Pilgrimage Festival\n\n\n\nWhere: New Cuyama\, California \n\n\n\nWhen: April 9-13th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nRabbi Dan Goldblatt is a direct musmach (ordained by) of Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi\, z”tl. In this session\, Rabbi Dan will share stories that illuminate the brilliance of Reb Zalman and his inspired direction for the renewal of Judaism.  \n\n\n\nRegistration Info: To register for the MANNA Passover Pilgrimage Festival\, visit https://www.mannafestival.com/ URL:https://ariyael.org/event/the-lineage-of-jewish-renewal/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Ritual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AriYael-WOrkshop-graphics-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T130000 DTSTAMP:20260526T031608 CREATED:20260413T202114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T202118Z UID:10001072-1776859200-1776862800@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Innovations in How We Do Shiva DESCRIPTION:A Shomer Collective Virtual Meetup on Zoom for Jewish End-of-Life Doulas\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany Jews are concerned about whether they are doing Shiva “right.” The real question is\, “How can Shiva better serve us in our time of grief?” Join Rabbi Dan Goldblatt of AriYael as we explore new ways of thinking about this deep practice of grief support. \n\n\n\nRegister here. URL:https://ariyael.org/event/innovations-in-how-we-do-shiva/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Grief,Ritual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Shiva-Shomer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T031608 CREATED:20260408T200322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T173351Z UID:10001064-1778608800-1778612400@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Psychedelics: Support at the End of Life and the Grief that Follows DESCRIPTION:What: An in-person panel discussion event hosted by JADE (Jewish Association for Death Education)Who: Liz Orlin\, Zoë Goldblatt\, Alissa Hirshfeld\, and Rabbi Zac KamenetzWhen: May 12\, 2026 6-7pmWhere: Manny’s Community Space\, 3092 16th St\, San Francisco\, CA \n\n\n\nJoin Sinai Memorial Chapel and JADE for an evening conversation about the emerging role of psychedelics in end-of-life care and grief. \n\n\n\nJoin Sinai Memorial Chapel and the Jewish Association for Death Education (JADE) for an evening conversation exploring the emerging role of psychedelics in end-of-life care and the grief that follows. \n\n\n\nThis thoughtful panel will bring together experts in spiritual care\, psychotherapy\, and end-of-life support to discuss current research\, ethical considerations\, and the ways psychedelic-assisted therapies may help individuals facing serious illness—as well as those navigating loss—find meaning\, comfort\, and peace. \n\n\n\nAs this is an evolving and complex area of study\, this program is designed to create an open\, respectful space for learning\, reflection\, and questions. \n\n\n\nThe conversation will be moderated by Liz Orlin\, Executive Director of Sinai Memorial Chapel\, and will feature: \n\n\n\n\nRabbi Zac Kamenetz\, founder and CEO of Shefa\n\n\n\nZoë Francesca Goldblatt of AriYael\, Jewish Death Doula and Psychedelic Doula\n\n\n\nAlissa Hirshfeld\, MA\, LMFT\, psychotherapist specializing in grief\, trauma\, and ketamine-assisted therapy\n\n\n\n\nThe Co-Sponsors \n\n\n\nJewish Association for Death Education (JADE) is a nonprofit organization providing education\, guidance\, and support rooted in Jewish wisdom along the end-of-life continuum. \n\n\n\nSinai Memorial Chapel Chevra Kadisha provides compassionate death care services to the Jewish community\, honoring tradition while embracing evolving practices and supporting individuals and families with dignity and care. \n\n\n\nPerks for Paid Tickets \n\n\n\nShow your ticket at the Cafe bar to receive 18% off beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and non-alcoholic cocktails. \n\n\n\nSliding scale tickets available here URL:https://ariyael.org/event/psychedelics-support-at-the-end-of-life-and-the-grief-that-follows/ CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Featured,Grief,Partner Organization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Psychedelics-support.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T130000 DTSTAMP:20260526T031608 CREATED:20260112T213757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T213802Z UID:10001053-1779105600-1779109200@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Connecting with Ancestors/Healing Ancestral Wounds DESCRIPTION:A 2.5-hour workshop for a cohort of elders traveling together on an Ashkenazi Ancestral Pilgrimage to Poland in Summer of 2026\n\n\n\nWith: Rabbi Dan Goldblatt and Zoë Goldblatt\, End of Life Doula \n\n\n\nWhere: Zoom \n\n\n\nWhen: May 18\, 2026 \n\n\n\nRegistration Info: Must be a member of the Ashkenazi Ancestral Pilgrimage to Poland in 2026 to participate. One spot left! Contact: Ellie Schindelman at \n\n\n\nThis workshop will address issues around Jewish ancestral connections in Poland in the mid-13th through mid-20th centuries. We will look at connecting with ancestors who thrived in communities where Jewish culture flourished to seek their wisdom\, blessings and advice. And\, we will gently connect with those who suffered hardships and persecution from the mid-17th century through WWII. From a place of compassion and spiritual strength\, we will use practices developed by Rabbi Dr. Tirzah Firestone\, as well as our own practices\, to offer comfort\, blessings and healing to our lineages. URL:https://ariyael.org/event/connecting-with-ancestors-healing-ancestral-wounds/ CATEGORIES:Ancestors,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Healing-Ancestral-Wounds.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T093000 DTSTAMP:20260526T031608 CREATED:20260504T202727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T203214Z UID:10001076-1779472800-1779528600@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Shavuot and Peak Experiences DESCRIPTION:A learning session at “Shabbat and Shavuot – Tikkun and Revelation Ritual”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwith Rabbi Dan Goldblatt at Makom Shalom West Sonoma County Forest Synagogue\, Occidental\, CA \n\n\n\nHow do peak experiences impact the course of our lives? How do they inform our relationship to the Mystery? Reb Zalman taught that revelation is an ongoing process. The recounting of the Jewish people receiving the Torah teaches us to pay attention to the peak experiences of our lives.  URL:https://ariyael.org/event/shavuot-and-peak-experiences/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Ritual,Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Shavuot-peakExperiences.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260526T031608 CREATED:20260504T204130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T173655Z UID:10001077-1780221600-1780239600@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Reclaiming Shiva DESCRIPTION:A learning session at Sinai Memorial’s “Annual Day of Learning”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwith Rabbi Dan Goldblatt at Sinai Memorial Chapel\, San Francisco\, CA \n\n\n\nShiva is a powerful Jewish ritual meant to gently and compassionately guide mourners into their grief experience. We will explore renewed and innovative approaches that deepen our relationship to\, and appreciation of\, this profound spiritual practice. URL:https://ariyael.org/event/reclaiming-shiva/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Grief,Partner Organization,Ritual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Shiva-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T031608 CREATED:20251117T171311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T182900Z UID:10000772-1787644800-1788886800@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Ashkenazi Jewish Ancestral Pilgrimage To Poland for Elders DESCRIPTION:Led by Ellie Schindelman of Wilderness Torah\, with Rabbi Dan Goldblatt and Zoë Francesca Goldblatt \n\n\n\nA 9-month learning journey to reconnect with your Ashkenazi roots on a two-week pilgrimage in Poland\, which includes both pre-trip preparation and post-trip integration. A unique opportunity to reclaim ancestral connection through culture\, history\, spiritual exploration\, and nature-connection. Rabbi Dan Goldblatt will be providing spiritual care and Zoë Francesca Goldblatt will be providing Doula support and grief support. \n\n\n\nRegistration Info: Main registration is now closed\, but special inquiries can be made to Ellie Schindelman at . URL:https://ariyael.org/event/ashkenazi-jewish-ancestral-pilgrimage-to-poland-for-elders/ CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AriYael-WOrkshop-graphics.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR