Professional Writing and Speaking
Cantor Shira Stanford-Asiyo (under her maiden name Shira Batalion) has been published in several books as both an author and a content editor, and speaks on issues of spirituality and Judaism around the country.
In 2006 she was asked to be a contributing author for the Torah Aurah educational text:
God: Jewish Choices for Struggling with the Ultimate, and in 2007 collaborated with author Debra Jill Mazer to publish the Open-Eyed Heart-Wide Haggadah, a beautiful ritual guide for the Passover Seder.
Cantor Shira is happy to write articles for publications or books on issues of spirituality, Judaism, music, and culture. She is also happy to come speak to groups in the secular, interfaith and Jewish community on issues of interfaith relations, Jewish practice, social justice and spirituality. You can also contact her if you are looking for a content editor for a book project.
To read sections or order God: Jewish Choices for Struggling with the Ultimate go to:
http://www.torahaura.com/ItemDetails.aspx?ItemNo=GODCHOICES&Row=2
If you are interested in purchasing or finding out more about the Open-Eyed Heart-Wide Haggadah please go to www.debramazer.com/store.html
"My book coming into fruition would never have happened without Shira. Shira was not only my coach, my well of Jewish resource, my content editor, and my collaborator, but working with her, she also became my dear friend."
"I had written early versions of my book and waited 4 years, submitting it to publishers, but nothing ever happened. Meeting Shira was a dream come true for my book project. Within 2 years of working together, we manifested a graphic designer, printed hundreds of copies in full color, the book was on the shelves of local bookstores, and we hosted seders, talks, and book launching events all over town. We were named the #1 New Haggadah of 2010 by the Jewish Daily Forward, and we were mentioned in Alicia Silverstone's blog. I did not have the Jewish resources, nor the motivation and drive, to complete this project on my own. Shira was the much-needed force to not only get my Jewish facts straight, but also to drive the project through the finish line."
- Debra Jill Mazer
In 2006 she was asked to be a contributing author for the Torah Aurah educational text:
God: Jewish Choices for Struggling with the Ultimate, and in 2007 collaborated with author Debra Jill Mazer to publish the Open-Eyed Heart-Wide Haggadah, a beautiful ritual guide for the Passover Seder.
Cantor Shira is happy to write articles for publications or books on issues of spirituality, Judaism, music, and culture. She is also happy to come speak to groups in the secular, interfaith and Jewish community on issues of interfaith relations, Jewish practice, social justice and spirituality. You can also contact her if you are looking for a content editor for a book project.
To read sections or order God: Jewish Choices for Struggling with the Ultimate go to:
http://www.torahaura.com/ItemDetails.aspx?ItemNo=GODCHOICES&Row=2
If you are interested in purchasing or finding out more about the Open-Eyed Heart-Wide Haggadah please go to www.debramazer.com/store.html
"My book coming into fruition would never have happened without Shira. Shira was not only my coach, my well of Jewish resource, my content editor, and my collaborator, but working with her, she also became my dear friend."
"I had written early versions of my book and waited 4 years, submitting it to publishers, but nothing ever happened. Meeting Shira was a dream come true for my book project. Within 2 years of working together, we manifested a graphic designer, printed hundreds of copies in full color, the book was on the shelves of local bookstores, and we hosted seders, talks, and book launching events all over town. We were named the #1 New Haggadah of 2010 by the Jewish Daily Forward, and we were mentioned in Alicia Silverstone's blog. I did not have the Jewish resources, nor the motivation and drive, to complete this project on my own. Shira was the much-needed force to not only get my Jewish facts straight, but also to drive the project through the finish line."
- Debra Jill Mazer
