Aviva is an artist and educator from Sharon, Massachusetts and has been living in Crown Heights since 2003. In 2012, she lived in Israel where she became fluent in Hebrew while studying at Mayanot, a Jewish leadership and learning program. She began teaching Judaic Studies throughout NYC in 2013, and since then has branched out to Bnei Mitzvah and officiating work (for coming -of-age and adults), as well as inspirational public speaking. Aviva has a BA in English from Brooklyn College, and a BFA from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She uses both her creative writing and visual arts skills to enhance her students experience in an immersive Jewish learning process. Most importantly, she loves believing in her students and watching their confidence grow. Check out the amazing organizations Aviva has had the honor of working at: Adamah: The Jewish Farming Fellowship The Fig Tree Program Brotherhood Synagogue The New Shul/School for Creative Judaism Kane Street Synagogue Union Temple/Congregation Beth Elohim Flatbush Jewish Center JCC Manhattan Romemu Brooklyn.