Program Description:
Death midwives, End-of-Life Doulas, Death Coaches – what does it all mean?
Like in birth, doulas assist a dying person and their loved ones before, during, and after death with emotional, spiritual, and practical support. Join Zoe Goldblatt, Jewish End-of-Life Doula, in conversation with Rabbi Melanie Levav to discuss the value provided by end-of-life doulas.
We will explore real-life stories, highlighting the role of doulas and learning how they work with existing healthcare systems as well as Jewish communal supports. Whether you’re looking to become a doula, searching for a doula for yourself or a loved one, or are eager to better understand how you can work with doulas for your clients and community members, all are welcome!
Bring your questions and leave motivated to talk about life and death, Jewishly.
Learn more by visiting our Jewish End-of-Life Doula Homepage and Directory.
Recording:
Resources:
Bookmark and/or add yourself to the Jewish EOL Doula Directory
Read an article from INELDA about Jewish rituals at the end of life
NEDA - National End of Life Doula Alliance
INELDA - the International End-of-Life Doula Association
Medical Aid in Dying resource library
Recording: A Rabbi’s Personal Experience with Medical Aid in Dying
Speakers:
Zoë Goldblatt, MFA, co-founded the East Bay End Of Life Doula Network in 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is a Doula as well as an Activity Therapist and coach for persons living with dementia, and their care partners. Zoë is a director and facilitator at the AriYael Jewish Healing Center in the SF Bay Area, along with her husband, Rabbi Dan Goldblatt. Zoë’s main areas of skill and interest are in creative aging, family caregiver support, Jewish spiritual care, grief and bereavement, and psychedelic harm reduction and integration support for end of life inquiry. Her academic background is in Cultural Anthropology, Literary Arts and Music.
