Services

Public Speaking

I am available to offer keynote talks and public speaking.

Speaking engagements include Crip Camp: the Virtual Experience, Etsy, Disability Intersectionality Summit, UC Berkeley, UCSF Medical Center, Georgetown University, Uc Berkeley, New York University, The Society of Jewish Ethics, Chaplaincy Innovation Lab, and many more.

Public Speaking Topics

  • Disability Justice and Spirituality

  • Suffocated and Disenfranchised Grief

    Stigmatized losses such as estrangement, death of an ex, animal loss, losses of systemic oppression, and the losses of a changing world.

  • Transgender, non-binary, and queer spirituality and rituals

  • The spirituality of climate justice

  • New healing rituals

    Aging, becoming disabled, beginning new medications, coming out or gender transitioning, and more

  • Laziness as spiritual a practice

I also offer a few limited spots for individual short-term spiritual care for grief and loss by Zoom, for those who are mourning the loss of someone who was important to them, as well as those grieving disenfranchised losses such as: belonging in community, the loss of spiritual beliefs, grief for strangers dying in mass political violence, new or deepening disabilities, pandemic related losses (particularly for disabled community), the loss of queer and trans rights, the death of animals, family estrangement, and more.

 

Photo: Elliot Kukla smiling warmly in front of green foliage.. He is wearing turquoise-colored glasses, a mustard-colored shirt and a prayer shawl and his fingers lighly clasp on top. His arm tattoos and wedding ring are visible.

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Testimonials:

 

“Working with Elliot is the most healing decision I made for dealing with my grief. He can hold it all: sadness, spirituality, humor, anger, and more.”

—Corbett O’Toole

“As a rabbi, I frequently turn to Rabbi Kukla and his vast writings for the most up-to-date, attuned, trauma-informed view on issues of inclusion, especially for the disabled, trans, and queer communities.”

—Rabbi Nikki DeBlosi

“I was often surprised by his ability to identify the core of an issue before I had begun to recognize it. It was a privilege for me to work with such an extraordinarily gifted mentor, and I know that Rabbi Kukla will exceed the expectations of all who seek his counsel."

—Helen Luey

 

“By participating in a group R. Elliot facilitated, l was held, made long-lasting connections with others, and always felt safe to dive deep into feelings with comfort and ease or rest in the space in any ways needed.

—Lynn Bravewomon

“It is his gentleness that is captivating, even in the presence of great pain. Rabbi Kukla brings with him an unhurried presence always ready to laugh, ready with a question of the heart, ready to meet any moment that is in front of him, without judgement. I am deeply grateful for Rabbi Kukla's profound mark in this world, and also in my life. Anyone who has a chance to work with him will be given a tremendous gift.”

—Malka Stover