Rivy has presented in over 30 cities and is often asked to return! She often talks from the pulpit and podium, open audience engagement with interactive learning, or both! Subjects include Jewish thought, Women in Judaism, education, Mussar, text study, hands-on teacher training, or inspirational spiritual approaches.
Whether you are looking for a single event or a Shabbaton, a program for lay people, leaders, or educators, Rivy offers a full range of topics and is open to partnering with you to determine a suitable, engaging, and relevant subject that will meet the moment and enrich your community.
Please be in touch with Rivy about visiting your community to arrange a guest speaker appearance, or scholar-in-residence experience. Topics samples include Midrash 101, The Mussar that Can Change Your Life, Text Study, All of Torah On One Foot-Getting to Know the 24 Books of the TaNaCh, and The Jewish Book Shelf-An Overview of the Key Jewish Books through the Ages – and most anything Jewish!
Issue Based
Addressing Antisemitism as Jews Parenting with a Torah Lens Should schools take students to Poland? To Israel? School vs. Home – What truly Makes the Difference?
Study Based
Midrash 101 – How to Read Midrash Unpacking Pirke Avoth Mussar for the Uninitiated All of Torah on One Foot – Yes, All 24 Books!
Calendar Based
Yizkor – A Deeper Understanding Judith – The Real Hero of Chanukah? Esther – Four Compelling Readings Planning the Perfect Seder
For Educators
Teaching Tanach Using Mussar in the Classroom The Role of the Teacher Jewish Take on Early Learning
Guest Lecturer - Inspiring Speaker
Synagogue Scholar in Residence Institutional or Leadership Coach – Ongoing or Task Driven Educational / Teacher Coaching
Storyteller for the Young or Young at Heart Sharing Stories and their Power Insights that Inspire
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"Example isn't another way to teach, it is the only way to teach."--Albert Einstein. Rivy's example to our community has enriched Jewish education and strengthened our community. Thank you for immeasurable contributions to the Jewish future in Seattle."
