Ritual officiant

An ordained interfaith minister, Chani officiates traditional rituals and modern life cycle events including weddings, funerals, baby naming ceremonies, B-Mitzvahs, and more.

Chani works closely with each person or family to create a personal and meaningful ceremony that honors and reflects the celebrant, incorporates various traditions, and welcomes all guests.

Chani is deeply familiar with Jewish practices and rituals and is fluent in English, Yiddish, and Hebrew prayers.

Services Include

  • + Baby Naming
    + B-Mitzvah
    + Funeral
    + Prayer Service
    + Wedding

  • + Adoption
    + Anniversary
    + Divorce
    + Empty nest
    + Graduation
    + House blessing
    + Loss of child or fetus 
    + Merging families
    + Milestone birthday
    + Moving
    + Retirement
    + Rite of passage

  • Many couples find it helpful to create a vision for their married life. Chani works with couples to outline and implement a shared vision for their life. When things get hard, Chani support couples to identify how they can better support one another and themselves.

  • With Rev. Chani you can explore:
    + How and why would you like to celebrate the holidays?
    + Learning the Trope (Torah Cantillation)
    + Prayers and Blessings
    + What intrigues you about your heritage?
    + What inspires you about your people?
    + What are the universal truths that transcend religion?

What Couples Say

  • "Chani was amazing at helping us visualize and decide what we wanted."

    — Debra & Rivka, Bride & Bride

  • "Chani allowed us to have our dream ceremony."

    — Rachel & Danny, Bride & Groom

  • "There was not a dry eye in the room during the ceremony."

    — Sarah and Louis, Bride and Groom

  • "Our wedding ceremony was the best part of our wedding day."

    — Michelle and Alex, Bride & Groom