Rev. Chani Getter is a beloved officiant for weddings, funerals, and other rituals. An ordained interfaith minister and a spiritual leader, Chani leads ceremonies and services that welcome and inspire every person in the room.
Rev. Chani knows the importance of creating personalized rituals and works with individuals and families to create meaningful ceremonies that honor the celebrants and incorporate their various traditions while including all guests.
Rev. Chani is deeply familiar with the Jewish practices and rituals around these moments. Their sermons and teachings blend stories and personal discoveries alongside ancient wisdom from Jewish tradition. Rev. Chani also counsels interfaith couples, merging families, and congregants struggling with grief, trauma, or marginalized identities.
Personal and Meaningful
Rituals and Ceremonies
RITUAL OFFICIANT - lgbtQ+ clergy - spiritual counselor
Life is filled with extraordinary events, in which we wish we could slow time, even if just for a moment, allowing us to savor the sweetness or grief inherent in what is in the moment. From the beginning of recorded time, these events have had rituals and ceremonies to mark their significance and provide a lasting memory for those who bear witness along with those directly affected. Rev. Chani is deeply familiar with the Jewish practices and rituals around these moments.
Rev. Chani officiates traditional ceremonies and modern life cycle events including baby naming ceremonies, B-Mitzvahs, weddings, funerals, and other important transitions. They know the importance of creating personalized ceremonies that honor and reflect who you are, incorporate your various traditions, and welcome all guests. They work closely with you to co-create meaningful rituals.
Rev. Chani partners with you to co-creates meaningful and out-of-the-box ceremonies within the framework of a traditional ritual.
Traditional ceremonies include:
+ Baby Naming
+ B-Mitzvah
+ Funeral
+ Prayer Service
+ Wedding
Rev. Chani partners with you to co-create meaningful and out-of-the-box ceremonies.
Modern life-cycle events include:
+ Adoption
+ Anniversary
+ Divorce
+ Empty nest
+ Graduation
+ House blessing
+ Loss of child or fetus
+ Merging families
+ Milestone birthday
+ Moving
+ Retirement
+ Rite of passage
Jewish Teachings
Curious about Judaism?
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?
Religious traditions are meant to provide safety, belonging, stability and a sense of purpose beyond ourselves. But for many of us, the churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other spiritual structures no longer work or stopped working long ago.
Spiritual Counseling provides a space to question those belief systems and tap into the ways they have shaped our inner dialogue. Rev. Chani's expertise includes working with individuals who were raised in insular and/or fundamental religious communities who are struggling with the residual imprint of early childhood dogma. This is sometimes referred to as Religious Trauma.
Rev. Chani understands how trauma affects a person's brain, body, and their daily experiences. Rev. Chani has worked extensively with ex-Hasidic, ex-Ultra-Orthodox Jewish, Ex-Fundamental Christian (especially those home-schooled), ex-Mormon, and ex-Muslim, etc.
Fluent in English, Yiddish, and Hebrew prayers, Rev. Chani is an ordained interfaith minister raised in the Jewish tradition and called to explore the many forms and expressions of the Divine.
A beloved teacher, speaker, and spiritual counselor, Rev. Chani brings a unique perspective and offers life-changing teachings to every community they visit.
Rev. Chani's faith, courage, and counsel have changed the lives of people from every walk of life. Their powerful storytelling and loving, non-judgmental approach creates time and space where people can connect with their authentic selves and deepest yearnings to build a life beyond the limitations they have encountered.
DVAR TORAH
Rev. Chani will lead a talk on this week’s Torah portion. Ancient texts and concepts will be explored in new ways with the intention of providing inspiration and connection.
Dvar Torah package includes:
+ 15 minute pre-event call with faith leader(s)
+ 20 minute Dvar Torah
+ Meet and greet following the service
INTERFAITH WORSHIP
Rev. Chani will lead a sermon focused on a spiritual topic, in consultation with faith leaders in the community. Ancient texts and concepts will be explored in new ways with the intention of providing inspiration and connection.
Interfaith Event package includes:
+ 15 minute pre-event call with faith or community leader(s)
+ 20 minute sermon
+ Meet and greet following the service
HALF-DAY PROGRAM
By harnessing the collective energy of a group, Rev. Chani moves attendees from inspiration to action.
Rev. Chani will create a personalized workshop for your group based on their interests, the season, and the spiritual study the community is focused on.
Half-Day Program package includes:
+ 30 minute pre-event call with faith or community leader(s)
+ 2 to 2 ½ hour workshop
+ Meet and greet following the workshop
Life is filled with extraordinary events in which we wish we could slow time even if just for a moment, allowing us to savor the sweetness or grief inherent in what is. From the beginning of recorded time, these moments have had rituals and ceremonies to mark their significance and provide a lasting memory for those who bear witness along with those directly affected. Rev. Chani is deeply familiar with the Jewish practices and rituals around these moments.
Rev. Chani officiates traditional ceremonies and modern life cycle events including baby naming ceremonies, B-Mitzvahs, weddings, funerals, and other important transitions. They know the importance of creating personalized ceremonies that honor and reflect who you are, incorporate your various traditions, and welcome all guests. They work closely with you to co-create meaningful rituals.
Rev. Chani partners with you to co-creates meaningful and out-of-the-box ceremonies within the framework of a traditional ritual.
Traditional ceremonies include:
+ Baby Naming
+ B-Mitzvah
+ Funeral
+ Prayer Service
+ Wedding
Rev. Chani partners with you to co-create meaningful and out-of-the-box ceremonies.
Modern life-cycle events include:
+ Adoption
+ Anniversary
+ Divorce
+ Empty nest
+ Graduation
+ House blessing
+ Loss of child or fetus
+ Merging families
+ Milestone birthday
+ Moving
+ Retirement
+ Rite of passage
Jewish Teachings
Curious about Judaism?
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?
Religious traditions are meant to provide safety, belonging, stability and a sense of purpose beyond ourselves. But for many of us, the churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other spiritual structures no longer work or stopped working long ago.
Spiritual Counseling provides a space to question those belief systems and tap into the ways they have shaped our inner dialogue. Rev. Chani's expertise includes working with individuals who were raised in insular and/or fundamental religious communities who are struggling with the residual imprint of early childhood dogma. This is sometimes referred to as Religious Trauma.
Rev. Chani understands how trauma affects a person's brain, body, and their daily experiences. Rev. Chani has worked extensively with ex-Hasidic, ex-Ultra-Orthodox Jewish, Ex-Fundamental Christian (especially those home-schooled), ex-Mormon, and ex-Muslim, etc.
Fluent in English, Yiddish, and Hebrew prayers, Rev. Chani is an ordained interfaith minister raised in the Jewish tradition and called to explore the many forms and expressions of the Divine.
A beloved teacher, speaker, and spiritual counselor, Rev. Chani brings a unique perspective and offers life-changing teachings to every community they visit.
Rev. Chani's faith, courage, and counsel have changed the lives of people from every walk of life. Their powerful storytelling and loving, non-judgmental approach creates time and space where people can connect with their authentic selves and deepest yearnings to build a life beyond the limitations they have encountered.
DVAR TORAH
Rev. Chani will lead a talk on this week’s Torah portion. Ancient texts and concepts will be explored in new ways with the intention of providing inspiration and connection.
Dvar Torah package includes:
+ 15 minute pre-event call with faith or community leader(s)
+ 20 minute Dvar Torah
+ Meet and greet following the service
SHABBAT PROGRAM
Rev. Chani will join your community on Friday for candle lighting and prayer service. On Saturday, Rev. Chani will lead a prayer service in the morning and a workshop in the afternoon.
Shabbat Program package includes:
+ 30 minute pre-event call with Rabbi or other leader(s)
+ 90 minute prayer service including Dvar Torah
+ 2 to 2½ hour workshop
+ Meet and greet following the workshop
INTERFAITH WORSHIP
Rev. Chani will lead a sermon focused on a spiritual topic, in consultation with faith leaders in the community. Ancient texts and concepts will be explored in new ways with the intention of providing inspiration and connection.
Interfaith Worship package includes:
+ 15 minute pre-event call with faith or community leader(s)
+ 20 minute sermon
+ Meet and greet following the service
HALF-DAY PROGRAM
By harnessing the collective energy of a group, Rev. Chani moves attendees from inspiration to action.
Rev. Chani will create a personalized workshop for your group based on their interests, the season, and the spiritual study the community is focused on.
Half-Day Program package includes:
+ 30 minute pre-event call with faith or community leader(s)
+ 2 to 2 ½ hour workshop
+ Meet and greet following the workshop
"Rev. Chani helped my wife and I find our own voices within our interfaith wedding. Going in we had no idea how to go about creating a ceremony for our Jewish/Catholic families. Rev. Chani helped us realize that the ceremony really needed to be about what we (my wife and I) wanted to say to each other more than what we thought our families wanted to hear. Rev. Chani also gave us great suggestions for different elements from each of our religions that we could incorporate into the ceremony that played well on both sides.
The thing I appreciated most of all was Rev. Chani’s request to sit and meet with us at different points throughout the process leading up to the wedding. It allowed us an opportunity to get to know each other while also giving Rev. Chani an opportunity to develop her portion of the ceremony. I was pleasantly surprised on the day of the wedding by how much Rev. Chani knew about the two of us. I can't recommend Rev. Chani enough!"
- Joseph R.
- Gary
"We have been to so many weddings over the years that were almost "cookie cutter". Your words, the feeling you exuded, the tone you set was so beautiful and far from anything we had previously experienced and far from "cookie cutter".
So, thank you again for making Michelle and Alex's simcha so joyful, moving, and meaningful. You truly created a lasting memory."
- Sarah G.
"Rev. Chani made our wedding so special. Rev. Chani was such a wonderful officiant at our wedding. COVID completely upended everything and Rev. Chani was flexible and willing to work with us to help salvage our wedding. They made the whole process incredibly collaborative and the ceremony felt so personal and authentic.
There was not a dry eye in the room during the ceremony. They were sensitive, caring, and comforting during the stress of it all. They were also accepting and non-judgmental when it comes to interfaith/interfaithless marriages, which was so important to us. I know they will make your day as special as they made ours!"
- michelle
"Rev. Chani was the most wonderful, soulful, thoughtful wedding officiant! We were searching for an officiant to create unity and a container of love and energy during our ceremony, incorporating Jewish tradition while infusing new age spirituality. Rev. Chani did just that and more. They carefully listened to what we were looking for, shared ideas for how they could contribute, and together we created the most beautiful ritual. Our wedding ceremony was the best part of our wedding day, and it would not have been possible without Rev. Chani!"
- Debra
"Rev. Chani was wonderful for my wife and I as our wedding chaplain. We met several times both together with my wife, and individually to discuss ideas I wanted to explore about marriage. Rev. Chani walked us through the hardest part of the ceremony, which is really a key part to agree on, what to do for the ceremony?
Rev. Chani was amazing at helping us visualize and decide what we wanted. And then on the actual day they were present, gracious, kind, and generous with her energy and professionalism. Highly recommend Rev. Chani Getter for wedding chaplaincy services and also spiritual guidance to prepare for marriage. I’m so happy we did that."
- Rachel
"Rev. Chani was not just a wonderful officiant and ran a beautiful ceremony, but they're an absolutely beautiful person. They are incredibly kind, and intelligent, and thoughtful. Their views on life and spirituality and religion are original and authentic, and it always makes for interesting conversations and of course a very thoughtful and beautifully executed ceremony. Rev. Chani has a great read on people and having such an intuitive, perceptive officiant allowed her to deliver a unique and personalized service. My husband and I aren't very religious but we wanted a Jewish ceremony, but wanted to pick and choose which traditions we incorporated.
Rev. Chani was incredibly flexible and it was clear that her priority was that the two of us and our families were comfortable and happy. Rev. Chani's warm and accepting personality, their very eloquent way of speaking, and their prepared and organized way of going about things made them such a pleasure to work with and allowed us to have our dream ceremony. I would highly recommend Rev. Chani as an officiant for any ceremony!"
- mindi
“When my youngest child left home, I wanted to create a ceremony that would honor my transition to a new phase of life. Under Rev. Chani’s guidance and together with my friends, I powerfully embraced the next stage, acknowledging the woman I have become and setting my intentions for what I want as I move on.”
- Z.
"How can I ever begin to thank you for what you have done for my boy, for my family, for my wife, for my daughter, and for me? I felt my son rest peacefully within the confines that you set, and the incredibly moving and beautiful prayers and chanting....and most powerfully of all, was the space that you held at the end of the burial service.
If not for you, the miracle of transformation that occurred after my son was laid down would not have taken place. You opened the opportunity, issued the invitation, and held the space, and my daughter was able to pay her final tribute to her brother because she was being held in your strong sturdy spiritual embrace, and the embrace of the communities that love us."
- cathy
“When my brother died, his funeral had the potential to be really tense. Born Jewish, he had converted to Christianity, a sticking point for his blood family. But Rev. Chani didn’t miss a beat. They created a funeral that embraced my brother in all his complexity and provided a warm environment where all the people who loved him felt comfortable.”
- yael & yosh
“Working with Rev. Chani has been a true pleasure – and helped us to create a deeply meaningful baby naming ceremony that we and our families will always remember. Bringing this ceremony to life has been a great co-creation.
We can highly recommend Rev. Chani.”
- Whitney
“When you stop actively practicing a religion, family stops coming together for ceremonies & you no longer give and receive blessings. But you don’t have to give up these beautiful & important moments. Rev. Chani tailored a year of learning for my 13-year-old son that culminated in allowing our family to celebrate a significant rite of passage in a way that was meaningful to our family.”
