Wisdom Class with Rabbi Mira Rivera

Are My Ancestors Your Ancestors? In our Amidah prayer we say “Eloheinu v’Elohei Avoteinu v’Imoteinu, Our G!d and G!d of our fathers and our mothers.” If my story is not quite your story, are my ancestors your ancestors? Step into a brave space as we look at customs, liturgy, and Jewish law.

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Rabbi Mira Rivera – Rabbi Mira Rivera received ordination at The Jewish Theological Seminary with an M.A. in Jewish Studies. Previous to rabbinical studies, she earned a B.F.A. in Film at New York University Tisch School of the Arts., danced with the Martha Graham Dance Company and Ensemble under Artistic Director Yuriko Kikuchi and studied with ballet master Gabriela Taub Darvash. While at chaplain residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital and DOROT, she came to Romemu for spiritual community. Following a two-year Jewish Emergent Network Rabbinic fellowship, she continues to serve at Romemu as Board Certified Chaplain, social action organizer, and Morning Minyan prayer leader. She is Rabbi and mentor at Ammud: the Jews of Color Torah Academy and a co-chair of the rabbinical council of Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ). With Dr. Renee Hill, she co-founded Harlem Havruta, “a brave space for Jews of Color, allies and co-conspirators” in partnership with St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. She is an alumnae of Bend the Arc’s Selah Cohort 15 for Jews of Color and the first cohort of Jewish Women of Color Resilience Circle with Yavilah McCoy. Rabbi Rivera is grateful to Rabbi Mauricio Balter for mentoring her with grace and generosity in the spirit of Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer z”l.  Website https://romemu.org/