Category: life cycle events

life cycle events

Wedding Officiant/Celebrant

Sandra

LGBTQ, Jewish, Interfaith and Secular weddings. Creating a ceremony exactly as you want it.

Weddings of all types whether your guest list is 2 special witnesses or 200 family and friends.

I bring a professional attitude infused with joy and enthusiasm to both your wedding planning and your wedding day. I am an ordained Kohenet (Hebrew Priestess).  I am a mother and grandmother and community leader.

I will facilitate a wedding ceremony that will meet all your expectations whether you are religious or secular, I believe in the inclusion of all. Wherever you choose to celebrate – in a traditional setting or under a waterfall, I will bring just the right amount of reverence to your wedding ceremony.

I am licensed to officiate wedding in the province of Ontario, Canada.

life cycle events

Coming of Age Ceremony – Bar and Bat Mitzvah

Sandra

According to Jewish tradition a child becomes a bar or bat mitzvah automatically at the age of 13.  This means that with or without any kind of party, they become responsible for their own actions.

In my opinion, this is an important milestone for our children. It is an occasion to be honoured and celebrated.  I also encourage a special education leading up to the event and marking the day with a celebration that reflects your family and your values.

Families who are not affiliated with synagogues or Jewish community centres and do not feel called to be are looking for an alternative.  There are many who have felt disenfranchised by the mainstream Jewish community for a variety of reasons.

I am offering an alternative experience for your adolescent.  As a private tutor, I offer a customized training experience for your child.  It is my hope to create a coming of age experience that is tailor made for your family and your values.  I offer Hebrew language lessons, Jewish History, Jewish culture, Jewish holidays and more.

I have been preparing B’nai Mitzvah students since 1995.  I was a teacher at Temple Israel ( a Reform Community) in London, Ontario and more recently at the Winchevsky Centre ( a secular community).

I promise an eclectic and exciting education for your child.

life cycle events

Funeral, Memorial and Celebration of Life

Sandra

It is so important to take time to remember those we loved in a way that is both respectful and healing to those who are left behind.

As your funeral / memorial celebrant and an experienced spiritual leader, I will offer you respect, sensitivity and professionalism.  I will work with you to create a beautiful experience using all my knowledge and resources. I will create a ceremony specific to your needs whether it is interfaith, secular or Jewish.

I will meet with you to offer guidance and consulting while planning a personalized and meaningful funeral or memorial service. I have a wide library of resources for readings, music and other special ceremonies to help us design a service that honours the life of your loved one.

life cycle events, Wedding Packages and Pricing

Wedding Packages and Pricing

Sandra

Signing Only

4 men in suits sitting at table with wedding officiant SandraLaya Ruch. 2 grooms and 2 witnesses all dressed in suits. One groom has a bow tie and the other has a tie.
Wedding day signing only

A legal signing without a ceremony or an exchange of rings or vows. No guests, except two witnesses. This is the perfect package for you if you are planning a destination wedding and want to take care of the legal paperwork in advance or if you need a marriage certificate for legal reasons.

$350.00

Small Intimate Ceremony

Wedding couple facing each other , holding hands in a park setting near a tree
Small intimate wedding

A small intimate ceremony with your closest family and friends (30 guests or fewer). We will work together to create a personalized ceremony.

Total $400.00

Customized ceremony

Bride and Groom with wedding officiant SandraLaya Ruch standing under an elaborate chupa (wedding canopy
Customized Wedding Ceremony

A wedding of more than 30 guests with a completely customized ceremony.

I will work with you to create a ceremony that is tailored to who you are as a couple.

Perhaps you have a friend or family member who will participate or you want to include elements of different cultures. This is the way to go if your ceremony is more involved: bigger wedding party, the inclusion of additions (sand ceremony, handfasting, etc) or cultural elements, multiple speakers, involvement of children, special language considerations, or if you simply want to personalize your ceremony text to suit you both.

Total $600

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