About Ariella
Ariella Zirkind received her BA in Judaic Studies from Yeshiva University Stern College. She is a certified Kallah teacher through the National Council of Young Israel, and has a Masters in Public Administration from Baruch College. For seven years, Ariella and her husband, along with their four daughters, served the Manhattan community as the Associate Rabbi and Rebbetzin at The Jewish Center on the Upper West Side, where Ariella taught over one hundred kallot. For the past six years, they have been acting as senior Rabbi and Rebbetzin of the Riverdale Jewish Center in the Bronx, where Ariella has continued teaching and supporting women through their Taharat Hamishpacha experience. She is a passionate community builder who is committed to supporting Jewish women through personalized care and a quality, high level of learning. From youth events to her original Turning Twelve Bat Mitzvah curriculum, she is devoted to supporting couples throughout marriage and fertility to providing dignified end-of-life care. Whether it’s at an advanced women’s learning series or a relaxed get-together, Ariella has gained a reputation for honest and straightforward guidance and is a trusted resource for women of all ages throughout the community. She both possesses and fosters a love of Jewish text and women’s health, as well as a strong belief in quality communal systems that enhance the lives of their members in every way.
Turning Twelve Bat Mitzvah Program
The Turning Twelve Bat Mitzvah Program is a unique learning curriculum that combines Torah, creativity, and fun. The course is broken down into five dynamic classes based on the tefillah of Nishmat Kol Chai. The classes each have a broader theme that the girls explore through text based learning, ending in the section of the tefillah that connects to the lesson. Every class is paired with a related craft or activity, from painting to community events and more.
All of the Hebrew text includes complete English translation and guiding directions throughout, making this serious learning accessible to girls and teachers from all backgrounds. Separate instructions for teachers are also included to make it as easy as possible to learn with your Bat Mitzvah girl.
Colorful and engaging layout sparks your creativity while the "Shabbat Shifts" provides a practical task to take on that will make Shabbat more meaningful for each girl. This program is designed to bring out the best in your Bat Mitzvah girl and make this amazing moment in her life even more memorable and meaningful than she imagined.
To place an order please be in touch through ariellazirkind@gmail.com
Youth Programming
