I offer personalized Jewish life-cycle, learning, and spiritual experiences for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you are planning a wedding, preparing for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, exploring Judaism, seeking pastoral support, or marking a moment of loss or celebration, I work closely and collaboratively with people to shape experiences that meet them where they are with warmth, flexibility, and meaningful Jewish connection.
Every couple has a unique story, and I believe a wedding ceremony should reflect the people standing under the chuppah rather than a one-size-fits-all script.
- Jewish, interfaith, multicultural, cultural Jewish, and non-religious ceremonies
- Collaborative and personalized ceremony planning
- Co-officiation and incorporation of meaningful family or cultural traditions
- Traditional, creative, spiritual, or non-traditional approaches
- LGBTQ+ affirming and welcoming
- Ceremonies in homes, venues, outdoor settings, and destination locations
- Premarital conversations and relationship enrichment available
I would be honored to speak with you about your ceremony.
A Bar or Bat Mitzvah can be far more than a ceremony — it can become a meaningful moment of growth, confidence, connection, and discovery for both the student and the family. My goal is to create an experience that is supportive, engaging, and tailored to each child’s personality, strengths, and learning style.
- Traditional and creative approaches to Jewish learning and celebration
- Beginners through advanced students welcome
- Supportive of diverse learning styles and student needs
- Flexible scheduling and individualized pacing
- In-person and Zoom tutoring available
- Experience with destination and nontraditional venue ceremonies
- Torah and ark available for ceremonies in homes and other venues
Welcoming a child into Jewish life can be a beautiful and deeply emotional experience — filled with blessing, hope, family connection, and the beginning of a new story.
- Baby namings and welcoming rituals
- Jewish and interfaith family celebrations
- Sensitive and welcoming approaches for multicultural families and diverse family structures
- Infant and young child conversion ceremonies
- Traditional and creative approaches
- Gatherings in homes and other meaningful locations
Moments of loss can leave families searching not only for words, but for comfort, connection, meaning, and space to remember the life of someone deeply loved. Funeral, memorial, celebration of life, shiva, and unveiling services are created with compassion, sensitivity, and deep respect for both the individual being remembered and those who are grieving.
- Funeral, memorial, celebration of life, shiva, and unveiling services
- Traditional and personalized approaches
- Collaboration with funeral homes and cemeteries
- Sensitive support for interfaith and nontraditional families
- Assistance with readings, music, and personal tributes
- Compassionate guidance throughout the process
The path toward Judaism is often shaped by questions of identity, spirituality, family, belonging, and connection. Through conversation, learning, and exploration, each person is encouraged to discover whether Jewish life and practice feel meaningful and authentic for them.
- Individualized study and guidance
- Flexible pacing shaped to individual needs and readiness
- Supportive and respectful learning environment
- In-person and Zoom learning available
- Interfaith couples and families welcome
- Traditional preparation and conversion ceremonies
Some people come to learn Hebrew. Others come with questions about Judaism, God, spirituality, or life itself.
- Torah study, text exploration and general Judaic topics
- Adult Hebrew and Bar/bat Mitzvah preparation
- Introduction to Judaism and Jewish culture
- Conversations about God, spirituality, theology, and Jewish identity
- Individual and small-group learning
- In-person and Zoom learning available
There are moments in life when people need not only guidance or ritual, but also compassionate listening, thoughtful conversation, and the reassurance that they do not have to navigate difficult experiences alone.
- Premarital conversations and ongoing relationship support available
- Support during illness, grief, and major life transitions
- Spiritual conversation and guidance
- Thoughtful and nonjudgmental listening
- Jewish perspectives on meaning, loss, and life transitions
- In-person and Zoom meetings available
Jewish holidays and community gatherings create opportunities for celebration, music, learning, laughter, reflection, and connection across generations and backgrounds.
- Holiday programs, interactive celebrations, and worship experiences
- Musical and educational programming
- Jewish holiday learning and cultural exploration
- Customized presentations and discussion programs
- Programs for congregations, organizations, senior communities, families, children, and special occasions
"Rabbi Sharon truly met us where we were. She made our interfaith wedding feel deeply personal and inclusive, honoring both our traditions beautifully."
— [Ibrahim & Rachel]