“No Way!” – A Passover Tale

Shimona has a rare combination of spiritual, intellectual, and creative gifts, and her talks are inspiring and thought-provoking. She is the kind of speaker who can change lives.

Shimona you are a treasure! I am getting unbelievable feedback from your lecture! Everyone was blown away! I find it so interesting how every person took away a different nugget. Everyone was persona… Read more

Shimona has the ability to take the most obtuse or arcane mystical thought and make it come alive in a way that is electrifying and immediate. If you are lucky enough to be in her class, lecture or wo… Read more

Shimona spent two days at a mastermind group meeting where many of us had the opportunity to speak. When Shimona spoke there was undivided attention paid to every word – she captivated the audience wi… Read more

If you want to find yourself – not only as you are now but as you may transform and develop, if you want to learn a message that will speak to your deepest soul, if you want to find out where true suc… Read more

Dear Shimona, Thank you for a wonderful workshop last night. You and Mirele and Shoshana really inspired the women and got them all involved. It was a fun, informative and innovative program. Much suc… Read more

I would like to thank you for the presentations and workshops that I have attended over the past four years under your rich guidance. I have found your training in these situations to be professional,… Read more

I attended a conference with Shimona Tzukernik in the summer of 2009. This conference featured some of the leading thinkers, orators, and writers of the American Jewish community. Shimona gave master… Read more

Thank you for your Creative Cave workshop…The workshop discussions were great: interactive, fun, deep, and very stimulating to the mind and emotions.  The intro games were also fun…People loved your t… Read more

It was really incredible meeting you this past week.  I enjoyed your classes immensely and I look forward to hearing more of your vast wealth of knowledge in the future.  You are an absolute fresh b… Read more

Shimona throws out nuggets of wisdom that all of us can put in our pockets and live off for a few years. She speaks with confidence, providing her audience the same. Her audience is always engaged, en… Read more

Shimona, I already got amazing feedback from your talk.  A few women said they wished you could have talked all day.  A woman who has never been to an event of this sort was so touched by what you s… Read more

Shimona is simply a superb teacher.  She has a unique way of bringing meaning to life experiences.  She reaches people in a very individual way even when teaching to a large group.  Her approach is… Read more

Thank you so much for your mailings.  Today as I counted and celebrated my secular birthday I reflected on all the blessings that are mine for my 77th birthday…your mailing arrived.  What a birthday … Read more

Your lecture (at the Atara conference) was beyond brilliant, and was the buzz for some time…THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Just wanted to let you know that people have been calling me all morning to let me know how much they enjoyed you.  They loved your insights and stories and for my community, your friendliness and op… Read more

“I just wanted to thank you so much for sharing your inspiring wisdom throughout the retreat. Your heartfelt words resonated deeply, and your strength and pride in being a Jewish woman made a huge i… Read more

The ladies from Irvine had an earth shattering experience that night and loved every minute of it.  Keep inspiring people.

“I would like to thank you for the wonderful workshop you ran at our recent “Spa for the Soul”. Your program was well-structured and provided something for everyone in our very diverse group of women.… Read more

Dear Shimona, I just want to thank you. As I’m getting ready mentally and spiritually (and of course cooking and cleaning too!) for yom tov, I realize that I am in such a better place then I was this… Read more

I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for a most amazing weekend. I think everyone found it thought provoking and enjoyable as well…Sincerely

I just wanted to thank you again for the brilliant and heartfelt talk you gave at our event…Here’s what someone emailed me afterwards, “The keynote speaker was amazing.  She is brilliant, spiritual a… Read more

I want you to know the impact your lectures had on me as a result of the seminar I attended in March.  I am the president of a small brokerage firm.  Since returning from from your classes three mon… Read more

Dear Shimona, I just want to thank you. As I’m getting ready mentally and spiritually (and of course cooking and cleaning too!) for the holiday, I realize that I am in such a better place then I wa… Read more

I loved your talk at the Atara conference…I was moved and touched by everything you said as you articulated many of my own longtime thoughts on art, creativity and and expression…Will the talk soon be… Read more

Thank you so much for the amazing evening!  The women really enjoyed it, we got lots of positive feedback.

I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful classes you taught these past few weeks. It gave a whole new meaning to Tanya. (Now) Tanya is alive, it speaks to me. Every time I sat in your class I … Read more

Shimona is a class act! She weaves her intelligence, artistic talents, perceptive senses and depth and breadth of knowledge into remarkable, original tapestries. She is an essential ingredient in any … Read more

Thank you so much for the inspirational, insightful and possibly life changing talk last night. I really enjoyed it and came away with a feeling of inner peace and power. I would love to discuss more … Read more

Thank you, Shimona.  I want to thank you, once again, for speaking with our group in Santa Barbara. Your lecture had a very positive impact on my life.

I have heard Shimona speak several times. Each time I marvel on her ability to eloquently transmit a deep mystical message to the common lay person. Shimona’s style is intellectually stimulating as we… Read more

I read your wonderful, wise, perceptive essay to a friend and we both related to your thoughts and feelings with introspection and understanding. Thank you for speaking your insights as many of us no… Read more

Shimona spoke at our centre at Ohio State University and we were extremely pleased, but even more importantly the students adored her. She was captivating and inspiring and related extremely well to t… Read more

Shimona’s wisdom, knowledge and education all has a light infused within. Shimona is such a powerful, authentic educator! She is a truly gifted Jewish historian and speaker and touches the heart and… Read more

Dear Shimona, Third time is a charm! You first inspired our growing community back in 2009, you then joined again for a successful workshop in 2014 and now an amazing women’s Shabbaton! Your warmth, k… Read more

Shimona, I heard rave reviews of yesterdays session. Both event chairs…texted me to say how well they thought it went. It was appreciated by both groups of women, those who have been studying and thos… Read more

I want to thank you profusely for your outstanding performance last night at my women’s event…The women were riveted and thrilled by your talk.  You elucidated so many important topics.  I am glad f… Read more

I was at a retreat…with Shimona…fantastic. I’ve gone to the last 5 retreats and, without a doubt Shimona was the most engaging speaker that we have ever had.

I have no words other than to say thank you , thank you ! You were awesome and  you saw what happened after dinner ! Those girls and guys were holding on to your every word ! May G-d continue to bles… Read more

Wonderful response to your talks – people loved it!  Your energy is amazing and so too your willingness to go the extra mile.

Thank you for an absolutely wonderful job at our First Jewish Women’s Gala dinner here in Tacoma, Washington. We received a lot of feedback from the women who were extremely impressed and inspired, an… Read more

Working with Shimona is always an enriching learning experience. She continues to amaze and inspire with her thought provoking talks. Her lectures are transformative, turning ideas into deeply felt ex… Read more

I don’t know how to thank you for the unbelievable lecture and workshop you gave at our spa for the soul.  This was the first time we did this event…You truly were the icing on the cake.  The ladies … Read more

Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You touched my community deeply in ways I could never do. The feedback I’m getting is tremendous. You truly have a special gift and a very special Neshama. I wil… Read more

“The women all look forward to your talk each year. They constantly glean deep and innovative insights from your lectures and as a result they feel uplifted and have a desire to grow in their observan… Read more

Shimona is one of the most creative and forward thinking educators I have worked with. I have collaborated with her on several projects and have always been impressed by her organization, professional… Read more

We have hired Shimona to speak several times and she left a strong impact on the audience. Her art workshop featured creative and thoughtful concepts, and her public lectures were entertaining and tho… Read more

What a wonderful treat for the soul your retreat was!  I miss your classes every morning now…It was precious time out there, in many ways…healing, revitalizing, replenishing – a rare experience of bei… Read more

Shimona is a truly gifted and inspired teacher who always makes learning a profoundly personal and stimulating experience.  She manages to combine presenting an enormous amount of material with a ver… Read more

I hired Shimona as a speaker whilst Dean of visual Arts, New World School of Arts in Miami.  Shimona integrates creativity with deep knowledge and spiritual energies in public speaking, workshops, an… Read more

Shimona is an eloquent and knowledgeable speaker and conveys deep meaning and inspiration in her talks. Her ability to paint concepts with words and touch the soul of her listeners creates a powerful,… Read more

Whoever I spoke to unanimously agreed – you were the star…Thanks so much for your inspiring words and making such a positive impression on all the women.  They truly enjoyed themselves. (One woman I … Read more

Our Shabbaton weekend with Shimona was incredibly inspiring! About 120 students attended the Friday night meal which led into an ongoing discussion on the topic of “Finding your Soulmate”. Shimona’s u… Read more

Hi Shimona, I don’t know how to thank you for the unbelievable workshops and lectures you gave at our spa for the soul?! This was the first time we did this event (I can’t say i wasn’t worried) but yo… Read more