Pronouns: She/Her and He/Him
Jen Miriam Altman is a mom, doula, childbirth educator, puppeteer, percussionist and ketubah artist. She is part of the popular family entertainment band Octopretzel, and leads Tot Shabbat services at Chochmat HaLev in Berkeley and Kehilla Community Synagogue in Piedmont — always with one of her favorite puppets, Raizel the Camel, in tow. She is a former music together teacher and has a Master’s degree in Pre and Perinatal Psychology.
Her love of puppets and music goes back to her childhood, when she would put on musical puppet shows for the neighborhood kids in her backyard starting at age 5. She has been performing puppet shows ever since all over California and Oregon.
In 2008, Jen married Alon Altman, a musician, aquatic therapist and scuba diver. Alon grew up on a Kibbutz in Israel, playing music with his best friends and brother who are now some of the biggest names in Israeli rock music. He was the perfect fit to join with Jen Miriam as musician and all around funny person. They have been performing music and puppets together all around the bay area for the past 8 years. Their two daughters, Ellah and Tali, are often seen joining in with music and antics.
For more info check out her websites, www.jenmiriam.com and Ketubot and Puppets by Jen Miriam.