Katia Bolotin

About Katia Bolotin

Katia Bolotin is a Torah educator, speaker, and writer, best known for her book Making It Relevant and her inspiring lectures. She combines Torah teachings with practical guidance for personal growth and spirituality. In addition to her writing, she is a classically trained pianist, songwriter, and composer, sharing her insights through music, articles, and other creative work.

Career and Background

Torah Educator: Bolotin delivers dynamic and engaging lectures on relevant Torah teachings for diverse audiences in the U.S. and Israel. She has spoken for organizations such as Aish HaTorah and Chabad.

Writer: She is the author of Making It Relevant, a collection of parshah (Torah portion) essays published in September 2025, and has also written numerous articles for Chabad.org. She is currently a contributing writer for Aish.com.

Musician: Bolotin holds a master’s degree in musicology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Institute of Music. She has performed nationally and internationally.

Founder of “One Voice”: She established One Voice, a movement that uses musical events and motivational lectures to inspire spiritual growth among Jewish women and girls.

Music and Publications

Musical Compositions: Her works have been performed in concerts in the U.S. and Israel. Original contemporary classical music can be streamed on SoundCloud and purchased on platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify.

Albums: Her released albums include Legacy, Looking Back – A Live Performance of Original Songs (2024), and Reflections of Life and Expressions (2023).

Making It Relevant: Her forthcoming book expands on her mission to show the enduring relevance of the Torah for personal and spiritual development.

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Articles & Insights

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How to Cultivate Positivity Bias

Imagine a day in which five good things happen to you, but then you step into a puddle and get your shoes muddy. If you were to consider your day ruined, this would be an example of negativity bias. We have a tendency to focus on negative experiences, even when they’re relatively trivial.

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If Your Soul Could Speak, What Would It Say?

I recently experienced an “Aha” moment at the airport. Having just returned from overseas, I passed through yet another metal detector. And then, it happened! I set off an alarm and was politely escorted aside. After a thorough but discreet body scan, I was good to go. But this brief inconvenience taught me a lasting lesson.

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Listen to Shema’s Inner Message

Often, in conversation, one party will ask, “Do you hear what I’m saying?” This actually means, “Have my words been heard and understood?” or, more plainly, “Do you get me?” Truly hearing another means being fully present; there’s no wiggle room for checking e-mails or taking a phone call.

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Music & Songs

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Original Compositions

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