Karina Zilberman is the new Director of Jewish Arts and Culture at the 92nd Street Y. She is a singer, performing and recording artist who uses music and creative arts to foster a love of Jewish culture. Originally from Argentina, she has studied extensively with Rabbi Mitchell Chefitz and was most currently a cantorial Soloist at Temple Israel of Miami. She brings her eclectic repertoire of performing and teaching songs from all over the world in six languages; English, Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino and Portuguese. Karina is the creator of the vocal group “Chavaia,” which helped bring Judaism to the hearts of children and adults and will be a prominent staff member for the new Shabbat and Holiday initiative at Y. She will lead the High Holiday Family Services on September 13, 14 and 22.