Rabbi Bec Richman
An artist and a rabbi, Bec brings ancient teachings to life through the work of her hands as a Hebrew calligrapher, soferet (scribe), and potter.
Bec (she/her) is a mama, soferet (scribe), Hebrew calligrapher, and potter. In addition to writing sacred texts and producing original calligraphic pieces, she makes handmade functional and sculptural potted Judaica and facilitates scribal arts workshops, community writing projects, and participatory Torah repairs in communities nationwide.
As a potter, Bec creates functional and conceptual sacred objects. She brings a centuries-old surface decoration technology to modern ceramics, integrating Hebrew lettering in sculptural work and Judaica.
Bec is a Creative Facilitator of the Jewish Studio Project and is a co-creator of a Jewish mama’s art circle. A facilitator for communities across the country, Bec weaves together textual learning, art making, and reflective process.
Bec accepts commissions for calligraphy and ceramic pieces, sells individual pieces, is available for writing and designing ketubot, can be hired for speaking engagements about safrut (scribal arts, including Torah maintenance and repair), and can be hired to facilitate the Jewish Studio Process.
A graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and an alumna of the Wexner Graduate Fellowship, Bec lives in Cleveland Heights, OH with her partner and two kiddos. She is currently scribing a Sefer Torah for Beth El - The Heights Synagogue in Cleveland.