Blending "personal with historical," as one of her clients recently wrote, Cantor Re’ut (pronounced Ray-oot) feels privileged to have accompanied couples on their journey into marriage for over 25 years. Synergizing ancient wisdoms with "keeping it real" to you, Re’ut will work closely with you to build a warm, bespoke ceremony that is true to the two of you and shares your love story with your community.

The journey begins with sending you a couple's questionnaire, followed up with meetings four to six times before the wedding to develop a personal relationship with you so that she can best weave your love story into the ceremony.

Re'ut also takes time to review and study with you every ritual in the ceremony so that she can incorporate your vision and style and tailor-make the ceremony for you while still being anchored in your traditions.

Experience

Cantor Ben-Ze'ev has served the Jewish community for over 25 years, officiating many weddings and all lifecycle events and building warm relationships with couples as they become a family. She is also a professional classical singer, performing in venues such as Lincoln Center and on the soundtrack of Natalie Portman's directorial debut film: A Tale of Love and Darkness. She served as cantor at Congregation Adath Israel, CT, Congregation Beit Simchat Torah in Manhattan, and Temple Shalom in Naples, Florida, among others.

Services Offered

Cantor Ben-Ze'ev has had the privilege of performing Jewish, same-sex, and interfaith ceremonies while creating inclusive experiences for the couple and their families. When officiating an interfaith and/or intercultural ceremony, she is most mindful that cultures and faiths are authentically represented. Services include pre-marital support and preparation (four sessions) guidance on Jewish rituals and traditions, rehearsal dinner, and the wedding ceremony. Being also a professional singer, specializing in Jewish music, cantor Ben-Ze'ev can use her voice to create a spiritual, heartfelt atmosphere during the ceremony.

If you decide to turn the text in your Ketubah to be your love manifesto, Re'ut will guide you and can translate your personally written and/or edited Ketubah text into Hebrew.

Cantor Re’ut Ben-Ze'ev is a wedding officiant based in New York, New York.

What You'll Love About Cantor Re’ut Ben-Ze'ev

This wedding outfit comes highly recommended for her supportive, warm, and professional nature. Couples were touched by the thoughtful and personal ceremonies she created, which reflected each couple's story and beliefs. Read through their reviews to learn more.