Haviva Ner-David
Organization: FSHD Israel
City and country of residence: Kibbutz Hannaton, Israel
Education: I have a B.A. in English Literature; an MFA in Creative Writing; a doctorate in Jewish Theology (on the topic of mikveh, the ritual immersion pool); rabbinical and interfaith-interspiritual ordination; and certification in spiritual direction/companioning and dreamwork. I love it all!
Profession: rabbi, writer, and spiritual director/companion
Hobbies and skills: swimming, writing, and listening
Relationship to FSHD (patient, family member, etc.): I have FSHD as do two of my seven children