LIFECYCLE EVENTS & RITUALS
L’dor Vador (From Generation to Generation)
I love collaborating with people and helping to weave meaning into their life cycle events and rituals. Everything is connected and there are ways in which we can highlight and honor these connections in Jewish time and space to help us sanctify each sacred moment.
WEDDINGS
As an officiant, I work with each couple to create a ceremony that weaves Jewish tradition with the unique aspects of each couple, their backgrounds, interests, family, friends, and values. I meet with each couple to listen, answer questions, and provide counsel and then we tailor each ceremony to capture elements from which they desire to build their future together.
BLESSING BABIES
Brit Milah, Simchat Bat, Naming Ceremony
Blessing a new life is one of the most joyfilled ceremonies we can weave together. It is my honor to help craft something that is sacred and meaningful, connecting generations and celebrating the continuation of family and tradition.
VOCAL INSTRUCTION & SONGWRITING
I have been teaching private voice for over twenty years. Building on a solid technical foundation, I use visualization and physical movement to connect the voice and body mechanics with the breath. Equally at home in classical, musical theater, pop, and jazz repertoire, I provide instruction that will take you to the next level of your singing. Whether you are looking to increase range, breath support, control, agility, prepare for auditions, or just have fun singing, I will help you reach your goals.
As a songwriter, I love to collaborate in the world of Jewish music. Creativity invites playful inspiration from the bimah to the “prayground.” If you would like to commission a song or collaborate with me to create something special, I would love to hear from you.
B’NAI MITZVAH
This is an exciting opportunity for creating meaningful connection to Jewish identity, expressing individuality, and claiming a place as part of the Jewish people. I love working with B’nai Mitzvah students because they are ready to take big leaps in discussion and thought and usually aren’t afraid to reach for the stars. In short, they are inspirational.
PASTORAL SUPPORT
Pastoral Support: Bereavement support, Funerals, Shiva Services, Celebration of Life, Unveiling
In times of loss and grief, it can be difficult to know where to turn. I strive to be a source of comfort and support to those going through a challenging life circumstance as well as to those navigating the passage of life from this realm. With an emphasis on an eternal source of strength and love, I weave thousands of years of Jewish tradition with contemporary sources of spirituality and comfort.
MEDITATION
As a Cantor, I lead group meditation sessions and guided imagery journeys utilizing breath, chant, visualization, and energy work. I often tailor these experiences around the cycle of time, holidays, seasons, and the weekly Torah parshah. Relaxing, restorative, and healing, these meditation sessions help participants to recognize and set aside the chatter of their busy minds, inviting them to tap into the everflowing power of the universe.
I have received training in Reiki Level 1: The First Degree.