Spotlight on new member: Bekah Starr

Kohenet Bekah Starr (she/her) is a multimedia sacred artist, ritualist, and teacher of Jewish mysticism exploring the Divine Feminine through art, magic, and embodied spiritual practice. Ordained as a Kohenet (Hebrew Priestess) in 2019, she weaves ancient Jewish wisdom with contemporary creative expression through mixed media art, illustration, teaching, ritual crafting and spiritual mentorship. Bekah is Director of the Beit Kohenet Arts Collective and serves as Jewish clergy at Ursinus College. Her work has been featured internationally and lives in both private collections and communal ritual spaces. You can find her @BekahStarrArt & BekahStarrArt.com

How did you find out about the Time Bank?

I lived in Buffalo NY with my husband in the mid-2010s and very involved in their local mutual aid community. There was a time bank in the area that was getting off the ground before we left the area.

What prompted you to join?

I like idea of mutual aid. But I also have home maintenance and gardening help that I need. In terms of exchanges I can offer, I can teach art; I can offer spiritual mentorship; I can help with ritual creation in times of transitions.

Have you had any exchanges so far?

Not yet, I'm still new.

What are your first impressions of the Time Bank?

I haven't had any interactions yet, so can't say.

What are some ways we can improve how we reach out to the community?

Using video may be a good way of reaching out; maybe a video of volunteers at the Farmers' Market, maybe a work party, just something that shows people what time banking is in action.