Glow-In-The-Dark Chanukah Family Dinner

Rebecca Schoffer is Director of Jewish Family Life at 92NY and leader of the Shababa community, where she creates joyful Jewish experiences for children and families through music, movement, theater, and celebration.

A musical and experiential Jewish educator, Rebecca is also a singer songwriter, cantorial soloist, playwright, and recipient of the Jewish Education Project's 2019 Young Pioneers Award, recognizing innovative leadership in Jewish education.

Before joining 92NY, Rebecca worked at the Atlantic Theater Company, where she taught children's theater and performed in productions for young audiences. She is a graduate of Tufts University and the Atlantic Acting Conservatory.

Rebecca leads weekly Shabbat celebrations, Family High Holiday services, baby naming ceremonies, holiday gatherings, concerts, and other Jewish family programs at 92NY. As a songwriter, she blends Jewish prayers, psalms, and traditions with contemporary music. Her albums are available on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you stream.

She is also a writer and director of family musicals on stage and on screen, including Bagels from Benny the Musical, Sammy Spider's First Mitzvah the Musical! and FLAME, a Chanukah short film.

Rebecca has had the honor of connecting with thousands of families in her fifteen plus years at 92NY and is grateful for all who are a part of our vibrant and welcoming community.