Rabbi Tziona Szajman

Rabbi Tziona Szajman

Rabbi Tziona Szajman is a trained chaplain who works with people of all backgrounds during grief and illness to find their personal spirituality, their inner strengths and resources, and the connections that help us through difficult times. She is dedicated to marrying the traditions of Judaism with our unique needs and perspectives as individuals. Rabbi Tziona has a Masters in Jewish Education with experience in designing Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies for people of all abilities and interests. Rabbi Tziona is available for learning and life cycle needs in the Ithaca area and via internet.

Rabbi Tziona Szajman lives with her husband, Tim Olivieri, and their daughter Eliyana Bracha Nuhamin in Vestal, NY. Please read more about her experiences in Ethiopia and elsewhere.

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A Multicultural Children’s Book List for Modern Families

A Multicultural Children’s Book List for Modern Families

10/04/2018
A mom’s list of children’s books that are favorites in her multicultural Jewish family.
My Daughter is as Beautiful as a Doll

My Daughter is as Beautiful as a Doll

04/08/2015
As a child I was pretty dissatisfied with my hair.
Cross-Cultural Parenting: Materialism vs Relationship

Cross-Cultural Parenting: Materialism vs Relationship

08/19/2014
My daughter is wise beyond her years.
Becoming a Jewish Ethiopian American Family

Becoming a Jewish Ethiopian American Family

12/31/2013
It is an incredible responsibility to raise a child.