Amy is dedicated to working with you to create an event that is especially designed for your group or community.
She has been a member of the Jewish Federations of North America Speaker’s Bureau since 1996 and is a featured speaker and workshop leader at conferences throughout North America. From Jewish Federation and Community Foundation events to Hadassah, Anti-Defamation League and synagogue programs, Amy is known for her ability to connect with her audiences and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds.
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| My Grandmother’s Candlesticks: Passing the Flame from One Generation to the Next |
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| Giving From the Heart: The Jewish Case for Giving | Honor your Parents, Teach your Children: Creating Healthy Jewish Families | Amy is available to work with your community in areas of leadership and board development, philanthropy, and community and family education.If you are interested in having Amy speak in your community, email her or fill out this contact form. |
| Money and Happiness: The Real Cost of Living | Finding the Leader Within: A Spiritual Path to Leadership | |
| The Torah and the Constitution: Judaism, Justice and the Supreme Court | The Ethical Will: Leaving a Legacy of Love and Values | |
| Who is the New Jewish Woman? (and why does she keep texting me?) | Freud and God: Can the Two Co-Exist?(Co-presented with Dr. Raymond Lederman, psychiatrist) | |
Amy Gets Rave Reviews for her Presentations!
Communities across the country have invited Amy to address their program audience–and have been thrilled with the results. Here’s what a few community leaders have to say about Amy:
“Amy wows audiences with her wit and wisdom. She brings life to learning by making our humanity the common denominator.”
Stuart Mellan, President and CEO, Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona
“We brought Amy to Metrowest as our weekend scholar-in-residence for our Women’s Shabbaton. Amy’s special gift is the way that she can connect with everyone in the room, no matter what their age or background. She teaches Jewish ideas, values and spirituality in a way that is accessible to everyone. She is bright, witty and extremely personable. Any community that brings Amy in to speak will be fortunate to have her.”
Debra Kleinberg, Campaign Associate, Women’s Department, UJC MetroWest
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| Amy speaking at the Choice’s Event in Vancouver, BC, 2009. |
“Amy Hirshberg Lederman was a featured speaker at our congregation on several occasions and each event was an overwhelming success. Her scholarship, spirituality and personal charisma, when combined with her humor and keen intellect, guarantee an exceptional learning experience for any group, board retreat or Shabbaton.”
Bonnie Graff, Program Director, Temple Beth Israel, San Diego, California
Speaking Topics and Learning Opportunities
