In this capacity, Ms. Fisher was the scholar, teacher, and adviser within the Federation and its 20 constituent agencies. The prestigious Avi Chai Foundation celebrated this work when it awarded this position the first prize for "Excellent Community Initiatives to Strengthen Jewish Commitment". Ms. Fisher taught classical Jewish texts to communal leaders and professional s in an open and inviting atmosphere, encouraging diversity of thought and approaches.Arna Fisher has lectured in over 120 communities throughout North America and was featured on the cover of the International edition of Lifestyles magazine, which described her ability to provoke and inspire diverse Jewish audiences- irrespective of affiliation or level of Jewish knowledge. ^[1]