Jean Meltzer
Biography
Jean Meltzer
Jean Meltzer has the unique distinction of being the world’s only Emmy-award winning, chronically ill and disabled, rabbinical-school drop-out. Yet, it is this extraordinary background --- coupled with a firm belief in holding onto your joy and seeking out happy endings --- that forms the basis of her diverse work.
Jean received her BFA from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, Department of Dramatic Writing in 2002. After graduation, she served as Creative Director of Tapestry International, an Oscar-winning television and film production company, where she oversaw the writing, development and production for over 250 hours of children’s television, and won numerous awards for her work. In 2006, Jean moved to Israel to pursue a career in the rabbinate, and studied at several colleges and seminaries for five years. She also became an outspoken advocate for the disease, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). In 2012, Jean ended her rabbinical studies and spent many years homebound due to this disease.
Today, Jean lives a thriving, chronically fabulous, Jewish life in Virginia. She sees her challenges as part of a larger journey and is eager to share her stories with others. She is the author of the internationally bestselling book THE MATZAH BALL, currently in development to be a feature film, and MR. PERFECT ON PAPER. Her third and latest book is KISSING KOSHER.
Jean Meltzer
