Where Tradition Meets Meaningful Connection
The Jewish Studio was created to make Jewish life more accessible, meaningful, and personal. We blend tradition with modernity, helping individuals and families celebrate life’s milestones in ways that feel authentic and heartfelt.
A Welcoming Space for Every Journey
Mission and Vision
Sometimes, tradition can feel distant—but it doesn’t have to be. At The Jewish Studio, we create spaces where Judaism is alive, inclusive, and deeply welcoming.
With deep roots in Jewish wisdom and a commitment to community, we offer support, guidance, and connection at every stage of life. Whether you’re marking a ceremony, seeking spiritual growth, or reconnecting with tradition, we’re here to make your journey meaningful.
Creative, Spiritual, Personal
The Jewish Studio isn’t just a place—it’s a studio for spiritual creativity. From music-filled gatherings to reflective teachings, every experience is designed to nurture connection, expression, and joy.
Milestones with Meaning
Whether it’s a baby naming, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, wedding, or end-of-life ritual, we help honor life’s sacred moments with care, intention, and authenticity.
Meet the Team Behind the Studio
Rabbi Evan Krame
Rabbi & Co-Founder
Rabbi Evan Krame brings decades of experience helping people connect deeply with Jewish tradition. He blends wisdom and creativity to make rituals personal, meaningful, and inclusive.
Rabbi Jennifer Singer
Rabbi
Rabbi Jennifer Singer is Learning and Engagement Manager at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. She is Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol HaNeshama in Sarasota, Florida. She served the congregation from 2008 to 2022. She held previous roles as a major gifts fundraiser for the Technion in Haifa, Israel and endowment director for the Jewish Federation. She was ordained as both a Rabbi and Spiritual Director by ALEPH: The Alliance for Jewish Renewal in January 2017. She earned an MA in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary in May 2006. She also holds a BA in journalism. Rabbi Singer has long ties to the DC area, having lived in Bethesda and Columbia, Maryland.
Basya Schechter
Cantor
Basya Schechter is an ordained Hazzan/cantor. Her past leadership roles include Romemu, and she currently holds part-time leadership positions at the Romemu Brooklyn community.
Basya is best known for her group, Pharaoh's Daughter, a 7-piece world music ensemble that travels effortlessly through continents, key signatures, and languages with a genre-bending sound.
Basya's earthy, soulful voice rings out over textured instrumentation that forms a vibrant collage of East and West, providing the soundtrack for a harmonious vision of creative peace and vibrant diversity.
In the summer, Basya is the Cantor for the Fire Island Synagogue, a small, flip-flop-wearing community co-led with banjo-playing Rabbi, writer, and scholar, Shaul Magid.
Two Ways to Begin—Your Journey, Your Pace
Step Into Something Meaningful
Whether you’re planning a milestone or seeking connection through community, The Jewish Studio is here to meet you where you are. Start with a celebration, a gathering, or simply a step forward.