Temple Rodef Shalom invites you to a morning of reflection and inspiration as we welcome Cantor Barbara Ostfeld to share her groundbreaking journey.

Falls Church, VA – In celebration of 50 years of women in the cantorate, Temple Rodef Shalom is thrilled to host Cantor Barbara Ostfeld, the first woman to be ordained as a cantor in Jewish history. Cantor Ostfeld will share insights from her memoir, Catbird: The Ballad of Barbi Prim, an engaging and deeply personal reflection on her path to breaking barriers and finding her voice.
Catbird: The Ballad of Barbi Prim tells the story of a brave and quirky eight-year-old girl whose love of singing and determination to overcome societal challenges eventually led her to become a trailblazer in the Jewish world. Along the way, she confronts personal and family struggles, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, and ultimately becomes a role model for courage and resilience. With humor, insight, and honesty, Cantor Ostfeld shows that we are all