Director of Education
Morissa R. Freiberg, Email: mfreiberg@bethtikvahcolumbus.org , Ph: 614-885-6286 ext. 38
Morissa R. Freiberg serves as Director of Education at Congregation Beth Tikvah. She is a native of Cleveland, Ohio and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Ethnomusicology and a Certificate in Judaic Studies from Ohio University, and a Master’s degree in Judaic Studies and Jewish Education from Siegal College of Judaic Studies. She holds a class “A” teacher certification from the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland. She is a certified R.J.E. (Reform Jewish Educator) by the international Reform Jewish Educators Title Granting Commission, a sub-governing body of the Union for Reform Judaism.
Before joining the staff at Beth Tikvah, Morissa has “worn many hats” in the field of Jewish Education, and has served as a Youth Director, Hebrew teacher, and Judaic studies instructor with various age groups. Morissa also served as an intern at Hillel of Ohio University, where she also was extremely active as a ritual musician. As a cellist, she enjoys exploring the connections between Judaism, and the power of music as a learning tool. Morissa is committed to guiding all members of the Beth Tikvah community in building positive Jewish identities, and strengthening individual connections to Judaism through creative and meaningful experiences.
