Melinda Ribner

Teaching, Speaking & Inspiring Since 1978

From conferences and retreats to podcasts and media interviews, Melinda Ribner shares timeless spiritual wisdom that helps people deepen faith, strengthen resilience, and live with greater purpose and connection.

MEDIA & SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES

Melinda Ribner is available for keynote presentations, workshops, retreats, conferences, podcasts, television interviews, radio programs, summit presentations, panel discussions, and special events.

With decades of experience as a teacher, author, spiritual counselor Melinda offers a unique blend of psychological insight, Jewish wisdom, Kabbalistic teachings, and practical spiritual guidance.

Available in person or via Zoom.

MELINDA'S PROFESSIONAL BIO

Melinda Ribner is an author, spiritual counselor, meditation teacher, and one of the pioneering voices in modern Jewish meditation. Since 1978, she has been helping individuals deepen their connection with God, access the wisdom of the soul, and navigate life's challenges with greater faith, resilience, and inner peace.

An ordained teacher of Jewish meditation and spiritual counseling, Melinda is the founder of Beit Miriam and the author of eight books, including Turning Pain into Blessing, Living in the Divine Flow, and her acclaimed books on Biblical women, The Secret Legacy of Biblical Women: Revealing the Divine Feminine and Biblical Women Who Changed the World, both featuring imaginary interviews with Biblical women offering a creative insight into the transformative power of feminine wisdom relevant to women and men today, yet faithful to traditional source material.

Drawing upon nearly five decades of experience, her work uniquely integrates Jewish wisdom, Kabbalistic teachings, meditation, psychotherapy, and practical spirituality. She is known for making profound spiritual concepts accessible, relevant, and deeply meaningful for modern audiences.

She has taught at Jewish conferences and synagogues of all affiliations, from Chabad to Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Jewish Renewal, as well as Jewish community centers, New Age centers such as the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, the Open Center, the Jewish Theological Seminary, and even on Wall Street at the American Stock Exchange.

While her teachings are rooted in Jewish tradition, her audiences have included people from many faiths and backgrounds who are drawn to her heart-centered approach and her ability to bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary life.

Melinda is available for keynote presentations, workshops, retreats, podcasts, interviews, conferences, and media appearances on topics including Jewish meditation, Kabbalah, faith and spirituality, grief and healing, women's wisdom, relationships, aging, resilience, and personal transformation.

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POPULAR TOPICS INCLUDE

Whether speaking at a conference, synagogue, retreat, podcast, or community event, Melinda tailors each presentation to meet the needs of her audience while drawing from decades of experience in Jewish meditation, Kabbalah, psychotherapy, and spiritual guidance.

  • Kabbalah for Everyday Life

    The Spiritual Gifts of the Hebrew Months

    The Spiritual Meaning of the Hebrew Calendar

    Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges

    Deepening Your Relationship with God

    The Soul's Journey & Purpose

    What Makes Jewish Meditation Unique?


    TOPICS EXPLORED

    • Bringing Jewish meditation into everyday life

    • The unique approach of Jewish meditation and Kabbalah, and how it compares with Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, and secular meditation practices

    • The spiritual gifts and opportunities of each Hebrew month

    • The deeper meaning of the Jewish calendar and its relevance for modern life

    • Kabbalistic teachings on the purpose of creation and humanity's role within it

    • Understanding the soul's purpose, journey, and spiritual growth during our lifetime

    • Ancient Kabbalistic practices that continue to guide Melinda's meditation teachings today

    • Deepening faith, trust, and a personal relationship with God through Jewish wisdom and meditation

  • Current Events Through the Lens of Jewish Wisdom & Kabbalah

    Biblical Prophecy & Modern Times

    Understanding World Events Through a Kabbalistic Perspective

    Israel, Faith & the Spiritual Dimension of History

    Faith-Based Perspectives on Modern Society

    TOPICS EXPLORED:

    • Spiritual and Kabbalistic perspectives on current events

    • The spiritual mission of Israel and the Jewish people

    • Biblical prophecy and its relevance for understanding the modern world

    • Kabbalistic teachings on the spiritual significance of Israel, America, and Europe

    • Understanding the rise of antisemitism through Jewish history and tradition

    • Spiritual perspectives on Jewish persecution, including the Holocaust

    • The Messianic era in Jewish tradition and what these teachings may mean for our time

    • Finding faith, hope, and purpose during periods of global uncertainty

  • Turning Pain Into Blessing
    Transforming life’s greatest challenges into opportunities for healing, growth, sharing, spiritual awakening, blessing and empowerment.

    Faith, Trust & Spiritual Growth
    Learning to deepen your relationship with God and trust the unfolding of life's journey.

    Accessing the Wisdom of the Soul
    Discovering the guidance, peace, and clarity available through your own soul and Divine connection.

    Healing Through Life's Transitions
    Finding strength, hope, and healing through change, loss, illness, and new beginnings.

    Aging with Purpose & Grace
    Embracing the spiritual opportunities of aging with wisdom, gratitude, and renewed purpose.

    Living in the Divine Flow
    Exploring the spiritual gifts of the Hebrew calendar and living in harmony with life's sacred rhythms.

    TOPICS EXPLORED:

    • Deepening faith and trust that life is unfolding for your highest good

    • Finding meaning, hope, and empowerment through life's challenges

    • Healing through loss, transition, illness, and periods of uncertainty

    • Cultivating greater love, compassion, gratitude, and acceptance of yourself and others

    • Accessing the wisdom of the soul through Jewish meditation and Kabbalistic teachings

    • Developing spiritual resilience during difficult times

    • Discovering the opportunities for healing and transformation hidden within life's greatest challenges

  • Kabbalah of Intimacy
    Enhancing the dance between the masculine and feminine within ourselves and in our relationships.

    Biblical Women & Feminine Wisdom
    Exploring the timeless wisdom of Biblical women and the enduring relevance of their lives for women and men today.

    The Divine Feminine in Jewish Tradition
    Discovering the feminine dimension of Jewish spirituality and its role in personal and collective transformation.

    Relationships as a Path of Spiritual Growth
    Learning how relationships become opportunities for healing, growth, deeper love, and spiritual awakening.


    TOPICS EXPLORED:

    • The timeless wisdom of Biblical women and its relevance for women and men today

    • Feminine empowerment through the lens of Kabbalah and how it differs from modern feminism

    • The unique qualities of the masculine and feminine according to Kabbalistic teachings

    • The Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine in Jewish tradition and how we cultivate a relationship with both

    • How Biblical women changed the world and what their lives teach us today

    • Kabbalistic perspectives on the future role of women in bringing healing and transformation to the world

    • Relationships as a pathway to healing, spiritual growth, and deeper love

    • Experiential teachings and guided meditations that help participants embody these timeless principles

    • Cultivating Divine Oneness within ourselves and bringing greater love, compassion, and unity into the world

  • “Melinda Ribner is a luminous guide for women seeking to reclaim their spiritual heritage..."

    “Melinda Ribner is a luminous guide for women seeking to reclaim their spiritual heritage. Through her creative, unique lens, she gives a powerful voice to Jewish women, helping us connect with our female ancestors and discover the divine gifts we carry. What sets her apart is her ability to bring deep Kabbalistic teachings to life with a feminine voice - one that honors women’s wisdom. Her inspired work of “The Secret Legacy of Biblical Women” and “Living in the Divine Flow” have been a beacon in my own life, guiding me toward a deeper sense of purpose as a teacher of Jewish spirituality for women.”

    Rina Perkel

A Thoughtful Voice for Today's Conversations

Melinda is an author, spiritual counselor, meditation teacher, and pioneer in modern Jewish meditation and she offers a unique perspective that bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary life.

Whether discussing faith, resilience, relationships, spiritual growth, current events, Biblical wisdom, or the deeper meaning behind life's challenges, she brings warmth, clarity, and practical insight to every conversation.

Melinda has a gift for making profound spiritual teachings accessible, engaging, and relevant for modern audiences. Her interviews combine psychological understanding, spiritual depth, personal experience, and timeless Jewish wisdom in a way that resonates with people from many backgrounds.

Available for podcasts, television interviews, radio programs, online media, summit presentations, panel discussions, and expert commentary