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:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD 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:20251015T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T021108 CREATED:20250327T184018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T202227Z UID:10000625-1760518800-1760522400@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/2025-10-15/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T171500 DTSTAMP:20260526T021108 CREATED:20250623T183438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T230217Z UID:10000753-1762095600-1762103700@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Dying as a Sacred Tradition DESCRIPTION:Zoom workshop through the Older to Elder program at Wilderness Torah\, facilitated by AriYael staff \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\nThis workshop is part of the Older to Elder program through Wilderness Torah\, and cannot be taken on its own as a stand-alone workshop. \n\n\n\nLearn more / Register here \n\n\n\nRead this beautiful article about the Older to Elder program here. URL:https://ariyael.org/event/dying-as-a-sacred-tradition/ CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260526T021108 CREATED:20251027T184240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T200358Z UID:10000771-1762455600-1762462800@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Learning To Live by Dying DESCRIPTION:Michel de Montaigne observed in the 16th century that “to philosophize is to learn to die.” \n\n\n\nBut 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 collection of profound reflections on what it means to live—and to die—well. Over the course of the evening\, Diane and Zoë will highlight accounts from the book and from their own experiences with the dying. The audience is invited with them to explore existential questions related to western philosophy\, psychology\, and religious belief and practices.  \n\n\n\nDiane Button is a founding partner of the Bay Area End-of-Life Doula Alliance and the author of several books related to end-of-life\, meaningful living\, and the growing impact of death doulas worldwide. She is an instructor at the University of Vermont’s End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program and holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Goddard College in Vermont. What Matters Most: Lessons the Dying Teach Us About Living is her latest book\, written at the invitation of Maria Shriver and published by Penguin Random House. Copies are available for pre-purchase with your ticket or at the event. \n\n\n\nWhere: Clio’s Books\, 335 Grand Avenue\, Oakland\, CA 94610 \n\n\n\nCost: Admission only $5\, Admission + Book $29 \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://ariyael.org/event/learning-to-live-by-dying/ CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Learning-to-Live.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T021108 CREATED:20250808T173253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T173340Z UID:10000767-1762675200-1762707600@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Refuat Ha-Nefesh - A Healing Circle DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nParticipants 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 of the Healing Circle will be one of El Malei Rachamim – calling in the God of Compassion\, where we communally remind each other of the power of self-compassion\, and allow space for tears of release\, should they come. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is a part of Kavod v’Nichum Gather & Grow Conference in Ojai\, CA. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Zoë Goldblatt with Rhyena Halpern\, Donna Neumark and others. \n\n\n\n To attend this workshop\, please register for Gather & Grow URL:https://ariyael.org/event/refuat-ha-nefesh-a-healing-circle/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/HealingCircle.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T021108 CREATED:20250808T172453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T173419Z UID:10000766-1762761600-1762794000@ariyael.org SUMMARY:New Approaches to Shiva DESCRIPTION:Infusing Meaning into a Ritual of Comfort\n\n\n\nIn 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 and spiritually alive as a powerful vehicle for nichum aveilim – providing comfort for the mourners. Rabbi Dan will share innovative ideas that have proven worthy of renewing this ritual. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is a part of Kavod v’Nichum Gather & Grow Conference in Ojai\, CA.Facilitated by Rabbi Dan Goldblatt. \n\n\n\n To attend this workshop\, please register for Gather & Grow URL:https://ariyael.org/event/new-approaches-to-shiva/ CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NewApproachestoShiva.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T021108 CREATED:20251222T202445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T202448Z UID:10000777-1768381200-1768410000@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Sacred Sparks: Intimacy as a Source of Spiritual Resilience DESCRIPTION:A presentation at the 2026 conference for OHALAH\, the Association of Rabbis and Cantors for Jewish Renewal\n\n\n\nRabbi Dan Goldblatt interviewed by Zoë Goldblatt\, MFAIn-person conference for Jewish Renewal clergy in Philadelphia\, PA \n\n\n\nJewish 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 be shared with our communities to uplift\, infuse our lives with joy and foster resilience through sacred intimacy. \n\n\n\nRegistration Info: https://www.ohalahconference.org/registration.html URL:https://ariyael.org/event/sacred-sparks-intimacy-as-a-source-of-spiritual-resilience/ CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T021108 CREATED:20251222T202959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T203003Z UID:10000778-1768381200-1768410000@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Introducing Adulthood Initiation Rites to Jewish Life DESCRIPTION:A presentation at the 2026 conference for OHALAH\, the Association of Rabbis and Cantors for Jewish Renewal\n\n\n\nwith Rabbi Zelig Golden and Rabbi Dan GoldblattIn-person conference for Jewish Renewal clergy in Philadelphia\, PA \n\n\n\nIn 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 Rabbi Dan Goldblatt to gain insight into the need for adult initiation in Jewish life and how it can empower clergy to foster individual and communal thriving through spiritual maturation\, ancestral wisdom\, and renewed connection to purpose. \n\n\n\nRegistration Info: https://www.ohalahconference.org/registration.html URL:https://ariyael.org/event/introducing-adulthood-initiation-rites-to-jewish-life/ CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T173000 DTSTAMP:20260526T021108 CREATED:20251222T182604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T182607Z UID:10000774-1768748400-1768757400@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Dying as a Sacred Transition DESCRIPTION:An online workshop for the Adamah/Wilderness Torah program\, “Older to Elder”\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. 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. \n\n\n\nOn Zoom with Rabbi Dan Goldblatt and Zoë Goldblatt\, MFA \n\n\n\nRegistration for the current cohort is closed. Learn more here for future reference. 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/2025/12/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260526T021108 CREATED:20260112T212052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T210127Z UID:10000793-1768824000-1768827600@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Poetry with Zoë 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/2026-01-19/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Poetry-withZoe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T021108 CREATED:20251117T173453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T173456Z UID:10000773-1769536800-1769542200@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Stages to Aging DESCRIPTION:Navigating Life’s Later Chapters (panel discussion\, Q&A)\n\n\n\nWhere:  Piedmont Adult School\, 760 Magnolia Ave.\, Piedmont\, CAWho: with Jennise Mendoza\, Zoë Goldblatt\, Ian Sherbin \n\n\n\nA 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.” \n\n\n\nRegistration: Details coming soon through Piedmont Adult School  URL:https://ariyael.org/event/stages-to-aging/ CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AriYael-WOrkshop-graphics-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T103000 DTSTAMP:20260526T021108 CREATED:20251222T183311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T203450Z UID:10000775-1769590800-1769596200@ariyael.org SUMMARY:Psilocybin & End of Life Acceptance DESCRIPTION:An online\, interfaith panel presentation exploring the use of sacred medicine to deepen our acceptance of our own mortality.\n\n\n\nChristine Caldwell of the organization EOLPC hosts a discussion on zoom with Rabbi Dan Goldblatt; Amy Slonaker\, JD\, PhD and Reverend Norma Burton. \n\n\n\nFirst 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. \n\n\n\nRegistration info will be posted on https://eolpc.org URL:https://ariyael.org/event/psilocybin-end-of-life-acceptance/ CATEGORIES:Death and Dying,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ariyael.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AriYael-WOrkshop-graphics.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T021108 CREATED:20251222T184349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T192252Z UID:10000776-1769932800-1801501200@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 othersFebruary 2026 – February 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\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/2025/12/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T021108 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:20260526T021108 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:20260526T021108 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:20260526T021108 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:20260526T021108 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:20260526T021108 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:20260526T021108 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:20260526T021108 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:20260526T021108 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:20260526T021108 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