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rabbi aviva



a bit about me





Shalom! And welcome to my little space on the web. I'm glad you're here!

I am a mother, sacred-space facilitator, musician and spiritual educator dedicated to making Judaism accessible, relevant and meaningful for the whole family. I recently relocated back to Scottsdale, AZ where I am now Principal of the BJE’s Hebrew High of Greater Phoenix. Previously I served as school rabbi for Brawerman East of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, CA. While earning my ordination from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies (grad. 2018), I launched Na’or, a prayer project designed to reimagine the Jewish prayer experience through music and kavvanah (intention setting). Since its inception in 2017, I have been invited to speak, sing and present on prayer innovation at the USCJ’s Kol Tefilah prayer conference, the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, NuRoots/Jewish Federation of LA, Jewish Collaborative of Orange County and several other communities around the Southwest and beyond. Bringing my nearly 10 years of children’s entertainment experience with me, I draw on my years as Frazzle the Clown to engage young audiences and their families to bring joy-filled Judaism to life. Additionally, I have extensive experience in the art of spiritual healing and transformation and am forever exploring ways to infuse these techniques and mindsets to my work as facilitator, educator and spiritual counselor.


I am available for innovative and musical prayer services, new moon circles, retreats, and Jewish youth and family programs, as well as officiating weddings, funerals, b'nai mitzvahs and other lifecycle events.


Pray with me! I have several regular offerings and I would love to connect with you.



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