Testimonials

Cantor Shira was a wonderful officiant for our wedding.   Her knowledge of Jewish tradition, her commitment to spiritual integrity and inclusiveness, her great singing voice, and her joyful way of interacting made our wedding an experience that we were delighted to share with our community.  She was also brilliant in helping us creatively and thoughtfully bring together into one meaningful space our different religious and cultural backgrounds.  We are very grateful to have found her.  
                                                                                                                                                                                        Paul and Sheena,  Rochester, NY

Cantor Shira did a wonderful job with my son Max’s Bar Mitzvah.  She not only helped him with his prayers and Torah portion but, more importantly, encourgaed him to grapple with larger questions.  What does this Bar Mitzvah mean to me?  How should I interpret my Torah portion in light of my own life and experience?  Preparation was not about rote learning but interrogating the greater meaning of the event in the story of Max’s own life.  As a result, the actual Bar Mitzvah was a marvelous milestone for us all.  Shira led the service with the kind of genuine warmth and deep understanding she brings to all that she does. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Michael Kwass,   Athens, GA

Dear Shira,
We can’t thank you enough for doing such an amazing job of designing and conducting our wedding ceremony.  We were totally blown away by how personal and perfect the words you chose to express the commitment we made.  We wanted something unique and honest to how we felt about love and marriage, and we got exactly what we wanted.  It was wild to hear the actual words we use on a regular basis to describe the relationship we work so hard to create.  Many people have told us that it was the most moving ceremony they’ve ever seen and it really felt like they were witnessing a life long commitment of beauty, love, and support.  Thank you so much for truly listening to us and being so brilliant at putting the pieces together into this magical moment that we will never forget,             
                                                                                                                                                                                        Jessica and Rodolfo,   Durham, NC