Life Cycle Events

“When we found Rabbi Juliet, she was an absolute breath of fresh air! We’re so happy we found her. She was so sweet, easy to work with, and funny, too!!” —Madeline K.

Rabbi Juliet is the best out there, and will do everything she can to make your wedding day special and memorable.”—Madeline K.

Rabbi Juliet; Our big day could not have happened without you. You were a stranger to us just three-ish weeks ago, and then all of a sudden, the three of us are standing underneath the chuppah together.

Your officiating/conducting of the ceremony was so beautiful and exactly what we were looking for. SEVERAL guests remarked on how special/lovely/heart-warming/touching the ceremony was.

R. & M.

“Rabbi Juliet exceeded all expectations, beyond our wildest dreams.”—Joe Kuzminsky

“The day of our wedding was even better than we could have imagined - from the intimacy of our Ketubah ceremony to the gathering with family and friends under our chuppah on the beach.”—Ilene & Noah Wheeler

“When we finally crossed paths with Rabbi Juliet, my wife and I felt an instant sense of relief. Many rabbis wouldn’t even consider talking to us because we wanted an interfaith ceremony.” —Joe Kuzminsky

“Right before our rehearsal dinner, the night before our wedding, Rabbi Juliet performed an amazing Bedeken (veiling) ceremony where we signed our interfaith ketubah. It was a very intimate ceremony with only immediate family present. It was also egalitarian, because we both covered our heads in a Tallis and unveiled each other.” —Joe Kuzminsky

“We chose Rabbi Juliet to officiate our wedding because of her warmth, vibrance, and genuine interest in getting to know us. As an interfaith couple, we also valued her openness and collaborative approach in creating a ceremony that reflected both of our backgrounds and values. In the months leading up to the wedding, we really appreciated that she met with us several times to learn about us and our story as a couple, and to create a unique, personalized ceremony that incorporated both Jewish and American traditions that were important to us. During the ceremony itself, Rabbi Juliet highlighted the significance of each ritual making it meaningful and accessible to everyone. She led a beautiful, heartfelt, enjoyable ceremony that was widely complimented by our guests. Thank you Rabbi Juliet!”

Elizabeth and Daniel 

“From the moment we met Rabbi Juliet, we knew that we had found the perfect Rabbi to officiate our ceremony.”—Ilene Chesler

“After our wedding, our guests commented on how wonderful Rabbi Juliet was, and how they had never attended a celebration where the Rabbi's singing, prayers, and officiating were filled with such love.” —Ilene & Noah

“Over the months we got to know one another, Rabbi Juliet was immersed in our planning journey. She served as a guide, not only in our ceremony, to truly make it our own, but also as a couple. My husband and I learned so much about one another through the questions we answered on topics that we had already addressed, and also those we had yet to explore.” —Ilene Chesler

“We were ecstatic to have found a warm, caring, and deeply passionate Rabbi. All the way from Minnesota, we met via zoom, and instantly felt as though we were a part of her own family.”—Ilene Chesler & Noah Wheeler

“Hi, Rabbi Juliet! After the wedding, we got such rave reviews both from our younger friends and older relatives. I knew the day after Yom Kippur would tricky for any rabbi to officiate…we are even more grateful now for everything you were able to bring to our rainy, cold, special day of love. Thank you again for everything you did and everything you are!”—Dan & Ana

“It was evident that Rabbi Juliet had designed a personalized ceremony tailored to us from what she had learned about us as a couple over our time together.”—Ilene & Noah Wheeler

“Rabbi Juliet took a lot of time getting to know us as a couple, and gave us the most beautiful wedding ceremony. She made us feel very comfortable, which gave us the utmost confidence in her to marry us. She gave us a ceremony we will remember forever!” —Joe Kuzminsky

“After looking long and hard for a rabbi who would co-officiate with a priest, and feeling very discouraged, we came across Rabbi Juliet. She got along great with the pastor, and together made our ceremony flow amazingly. People were coming up to us after, saying how beautiful it was. We’re so glad we didn't hesitate to book her! ” —Madeline Kuzminsky

“When we had our first call with Juliet, we had no idea what our daughter Natalie and her Indian fiancé Shashank wanted. They were apprehensive about getting tied down to a rabbi with old traditions. Instead, they wanted to create their own traditions and engage their immediate family from India and the U.S. Juliet patiently worked with them to define the ceremony on their terms, incorporating both cultures and their individuality. She used Jewish rituals in a way that was meaningful to everyone.” —Brenda Mendoza

“Juliet took the time to get to know the both of us–the parents, and included our traditions and cultures (for our baby’s naming ceremony) that made it truly special for our families.”—Sandra & Graham

“It is not everyday that one finds someone with the patience, acceptance, knowledge, love and excitement for learning that Juliet possesses. We were grateful for her warm and embracing interactions with our son as he prepared for his B-Mitzvah.” —Rebecca S.

“It was wonderful to be a part of the wedding ceremony. You could tell from the guests how much they enjoyed Juliet's ceremony and how happy Natalie and Shashank were finding common ground in spirituality.”—Brenda Mendoza

“Rabbi Juliet played such an integral role in our journey and we could not have dreamed of a more perfect day.”—Ilene & Noah

“Juliet is an endearing and captivating soul. We were so fortunate to cross paths and are incredibly grateful to her for officiating our children's wedding in NYC this past May.”—Brenda Mendoza

“Our baby’s naming and covenanting ceremony would’ve been incomplete without Rabbi Juliet’s touch. She led the ceremony with such grace and spirituality that even family members who joined us via Zoom cried happy tears.” —Sandra & Graham

“Wow. I feel so lucky to have you as a friend in this field. So few rabbis, or clergy in general, have your genuine compassion and ability to effortlessly build bridges across cultures and make people in vulnerable situations feel cared for and empowered to experience their grief. You are a gift, Juliet. Thank you.”

Lily Sage Weinrieb,

Funeral Director, Plaza Jewish Community Chapel

“Rabbi Juliet prepared our daughter not just for the day of her Bat Mitzvah, but for taking her place as a woman and leader in the community. She is a fantastic teacher and mentor, and was a fantastic part of my daughter’s Bat Mitzvah journey. She taught her how to chant her parsha with confidence and understanding, and did so with an infectious sense of joy, playfulness and exploration.” —Debora Cahn

“Rabbi Juliet brought lots of enthusiasm to our baby naming ceremony; we loved this positive energy which set a great tone for our child's (inter)faith journey!"—Jenna

“Juliet was a kind and patient B-Mitzvah tutor who knew when to let Eloise joke around and relax and was always able to transition her back to work seamlessly. Eloise was always excited to have Juliet come over to get to work on practicing for the big day. She made Eloise feel comfortable, even when she was working through more challenging issues. It was a true pleasure, and Juliet will always be a huge part of our memories from that special day. Eloise could not have done it without her.” —Charlotte G.

“The rabbi for our baby naming fell through at the last minute, and a mutual friend introduced us to Rabbi Juliet. She stepped in 3 days before our event (during Passover no less!), and crafted a very special ceremony that honored both Jewish traditions and our unique interfaith family. Even with the short timeline, Rabbi Juliet took time to learn about both of us as parents and our families, and we felt very affirmed and supported in all interactions.”—Jenna S.

“Hi, Rabbi Juliet, thank you so much for the baby naming ceremony today. It was truly so beautiful. Everyone was so touched and will always remember this day. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”--Graham

“Juliet is a very supportive teacher who is very understanding of your skill level. She is very patient, kind and responsible. She is also honest and helpful. I had a great experience working with Juliet and hope that others will have the same good experience that I had. My family and I are very grateful for Juliet’s help.” —Elie Weissman, age 13

“Rabbi Juliet, you did a beautiful job on (Ms. Anonymous’) funeral. I loved the way you immediately addressed the elephant in the room.” (Link here to my eulogy: “For a Life Lived with Passion, Love, Loss, and Addiction.”)

“Thank you again for bringing such warmth and guidance to yesterday’s funeral. You created that spacious, gentle space that I was looking for to whisper goodbye to my precious mom. It was so comforting for me and reflective of a gathering she would have loved.”—Linda E.

The phone calls, the questions, and advice about everything (for the funeral), we adored…You were wonderful and we will never forget your grace and thoughtfulness. Thank you, Rabbi Juliet—Jeffrey E.

Hello Rabbi Juliet -

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your efforts around the funeral service for my father.  I was impressed by your sincerity and attention to detail, and of course by your lovely voice.

Many thanks, Jon Grayzel

“Juliet was a wonderful b-mitzvah tutor for our son Elie. She approached her work with Elie with such caring and love, meeting him where he is as a learner. She was patient and encouraging, helping Elie to learn at his own pace. She didn’t push him, but was kind in her effort to keep him focused and on track. Elie looked forward to his sessions with her and approached his work with her with passion and solemnity.”—Rebecca S.

“Like I told you before the shiva minyan, we were all coming from very different places—and you made an opening for everyone. Thank you, Rabbi Juliet.” —Jon W.

(You can read about my eulogy and about the funeral here: "For Overachievers” here.)

“Thank you for your warmth and immense compassion as I navigated the planning of a funeral service for my (love). Working with you was easy and comforting. You asked a lot of questions, but it didn’t feel like prying, and it made space for where I was, and helped me process my grief so I was ready for the funeral.” —S.W.

Good Morning Rabbi, 

It was great to see you again. It was truly such a beautiful memorial service. and I can easily speak for everyone there, we cannot forget it. We are grateful for your professionalism and kindness. We look forward to working with you again soon.

Jacob, Funeral Director

“Thank you so very much for a beautiful memorial service for our aunt. We went for dinner and everyone kept saying how amazing you were and a perfect match for her. It was such a lovely, warm afternoon and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!”

Erin

“The memorial service yesterday was just wonderful and so fitting for our Suzy. The room was filled with so much love. We absolutely loved the final part of the service (when people shared personal memories through a group poem). It was a fabulous addition and loved the story sharing. Thank you so much again. You have an amazing heart.”

Gail

“Dear Rabbi Juliet, Thank you so very much for your lovely sermon and the inspiration that you provided to all Susan’s friends and family who are mourning her loss. Thank you for your reflection of spirituality, of the power of God, in bringing us together, expressing the love and happiness Susie always had for all of us. Susan’s shining light will always be present in our heart. Her legacy will live on. God bless you, Rabbi Juliet”

Carlo

“Dear Rabbi Juliet, Thank you for your warmth and immense compassion as I navigated the planning of a funeral service for my husband. Working with you was easy and comforting.” S.W.

“Dear, Dear Rabbi, No one could have provided a more thoughtful, dignified and loving memorial service than you did. We are forever grateful. Plus, now we can be said to have a rabbi! So that’s new. Seriously, thank you.” J & M

“Rabbi Juliet! Thank you SO much for the (baby naming) ceremony. It meant a lot to us and to everyone in the family, as I’m sure you witnessed.”—Ben S.