BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AriYael - ECPv6.17.5.1//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: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:20261115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T110000 DTSTAMP:20260817T172328Z CREATED:20260817T172254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T172328Z UID:10001967-1794736800-1794740400@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/2026-11-15/ 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:20261118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T133000 DTSTAMP:20260817T180151Z CREATED:20260812T161246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T180151Z UID:10001089-1795003200-1795008600@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/2026-11-18/ 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:20261122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261122T110000 DTSTAMP:20260817T172328Z CREATED:20260817T172254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T172328Z UID:10001968-1795341600-1795345200@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/2026-11-22/ 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:20261123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260930T175326Z CREATED:20260416T235120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T175326Z UID:10000837-1795435200-1795438800@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-2/2026-11-23/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Private Event,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:20261125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261125T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T202227Z CREATED:20250327T184018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T202227Z UID:10000654-1795597200-1795600800@ariyael.org SUMMARY:The Journey Circle DESCRIPTION:Welcome to The Journey Circle\, an Online Discussion Group through EOLPC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nJourney Circle is a Safe Space for Exploration and Support to:\n\n\n\n\nShare Your Journey: Connect with others who understand your path.\n\n\n\nExplore Mystical Experiences: Discuss insights from psychedelic journeys\, near-death experiences\, or other profound moments.\n\n\n\nFoster Connection: Build a sense of community and understanding during\n\n\n\n\nDiscussion Group Details\n\n\n\n\nWhen: First meeting: Wednesday\, January 22nd\, at 12-1pm ET\, then every two weeks therafter\n\n\n\nWhere: Online\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nOpen To Everyone\n\n\n\n\nDon’t navigate this journey alone! Join others who understand and appreciate the sacredness of these experiences. URL:https://ariyael.org/event/the-journey-circle/2026-11-25/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T110000 DTSTAMP:20260817T172328Z CREATED:20260817T172254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T172328Z UID:10001969-1795946400-1795950000@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/2026-11-29/ 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:20261129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T194500 DTSTAMP:20261105T180530Z CREATED:20261105T180527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T180530Z UID:10001987-1795971600-1795981500@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Poland Pilgrimage Community Share-Back DESCRIPTION:A panel presentation with a slideshow by professional photographer Tom Levy. Ellie Schindelman\, Rabbi Dan\, Zoë Goldblatt and five other members of the Ashkenazi Pilgrimage trip that took place in August-September of 2026 will present and answer questions.\n\n\n\nEllie Schindelman of Wilderness Torah organized an unforgettable pilgrimage for Ashkenazi elders to Poland in the summer of 2026. On the two and a half week journey\, supported by the Taube Center for Jewish Life in Poland\, participants encountered the rich 900-year history and culture of their Jewish ancestors prior to WWII. Hear personal stories\, meet some of the extraordinary characters\, witness the compelling images\, and ask questions during this 90-minute presentation. \n\n\n\nWhere: City of Albany Senior CenterRegistration: To request an invitation\, please email admin@ariyael.org URL:https://ariyael.org/event/poland-pilgrimage-community-share-back/ CATEGORIES:Ancestors,Featured,Grief,Partner Organization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Poland-Pilgrimiage.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR