Knowledge and power to guide a path of discovery

“The process I experienced with Flavia was such a special gift for me that it is difficult to put into words its power. I met her at a special moment in my life, when I was following the process of preparing my son for his Bar Mitzvah.

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We are secular Jews and my son brought the desire to have his Bar Mitzvah, which also awakened in me the desire to understand the place of spirituality in my life. In this context, Flavia became a reference, an essential and inspiring interlocutor, who enhanced a trail of unexpected, touching and very beautiful discoveries. There were only eight meetings, but they were profound and sensitive.

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In the year that I turn 50, being able to access this space of spirituality, of the feminine and discover the Judaism that makes sense to me—and going through this experience at the same time as my son—was transformative and made feelings overflow that will continue to mobilize and accompany me. I know that the journey is still ongoing and having Flavia’s sensitivity, strength, knowledge and power makes this journey unique.”

Building a body of knowledge together

“Teaching is more than just transferring information. It is about building a body of knowledge together. This partnership is achieved through a teacher-student relationship based on trust, empathy, and competence. In this process, teacher Flavia Virginia, through thought-provoking classes, guides her students (and I have been her student for many years) to meaningful learning, leading them to seek new ideas, new perspectives, and concepts through questioning and reflection. Her work inspires in each of us a constant search for knowledge and establishes a continuous and dynamic learning process, influencing our actions and understanding of our Tradition and History. Thank you for the opportunity to study and learn together.”