Q&A

Of course! Cantors are licensed to legally marry couples and can officiate at and preside over Jewish wedding ceremonies while providing a beautiful musical accompaniment.

Yes! I officiate all over New York City and State (Rockland County, The Catskills, and beyond!), Connecticut, Bergen County, NJ, and in some circumstances, other parts of New Jersey. I’m available for events in other states too (e.g., Rhode Island, Maine) depending on the time of year, and can officiate destination events year-round!

Yes! I have relationships with many priests, mohels, mohelets, and trusted colleagues who I can refer you to, depending on your need.

I encourage, but don’t require, premarital counseling sessions. Couples say that they connect on a deeper level throughout the counseling process, and many say our sessions are their favorite part of the pre-wedding lead up. I facilitate a 3-session process that includes relationship building, meaningful conversation about the future, and co-creating the design of your ceremony. I come to your home so that our work is convenient and comfortable for you. I also offer this process via Zoom.

I do. After a wedding or other life transition, some people choose to stay on for secular, non-religious psychotherapy. As a licensed clinical social worker, I guide people to flourish in life beyond their special event.

As an ordained clergy, I have the authority to officiate in all 50 states. I am also registered in New York City, which requires a special certification to sign marriage licenses.

No. I proudly work with interfaith couples (i.e., one Jewish member and one non-Jewish member) and families looking for meaningful Jewish/spiritual experiences.

As part of the total compensation we agree on together, I ask couples and families to cover travel (e.g., plane or train costs) and overnight accommodations (usually 1-2 nights) for destination events.

I structure my fees based on the amount of time we spend together for counseling and preparation, and the travel involved in getting to your event. Please contact me for a quote about your specific event.

Typical time frames for weddings fall between 2 months and a year and a half. A small deposit is required for weddings.

- Baby Namings: A minimum of a few days

- Bris: Between 1-8 days

- Funerals: 1 day

- Bat/Bar Mitzvahs: At least 1 month

I can usually accommodate most urgent requests. If I cannot, I can refer you to a trusted colleague.