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Sara Shonfeld - Rabbi & Interfaith Officiant

English
Hebrew
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Alexis
Tori
Cole
Natalya
Robert

Recommended by 100% of couples

What is the story behind Sara Shonfeld - Rabbi & Interfaith Officiant?

Sara Shonfeld - Rabbi & Interfaith Officiant is a professional wedding officiant based in Nassau and suffolk counties, New York. For over 13 years. Rabbi Sara the Jewish and Interfaith families and has officiated Jewish, Interfaith, spiritual, non-denominational, and civil ceremonies throughout Long Island, New York, and the tri-state area. Sara Shonfeld offers her knowledge from her studies in education, music education, and Jewish studies in Israel and the USA to each ceremony.

Services Offered

Sara Shonfeld - Rabbi & Interfaith Officiant is available for all types of wedding ceremonies in English, Hebrew, or both. This officiant aims to provide a personalized ceremony that fits each couple perfectly and enjoys making your guests feel included and connected to each moment. Additionally, Sara Shonfeld - Interfaith Rabbi & Interfaith Officiant offers her services for vow renewals.

Visit my website: https://interfaithceremoniesbyrabbisara.org/

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 18 years in business

  • We speak English and Hebrew

Links

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What are Sara Shonfeld - Rabbi & Interfaith Officiant's coordination packages and rates?

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Jewish
Lutheran
No Denomination
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CT
NJ
NY

What languages do you speak?

English
Hebrew
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Reviewers rave that Rabbi Sara creates deeply personal, warm, and engaging ceremonies. She’s praised for clear communication, flexibility, and skillfully blending interfaith and cultural traditions. Guests frequently reacted emotionally and asked for her contact, with many saying she made the ceremony the most memorable part of their wedding.

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Reviewers rave that Rabbi Sara creates deeply personal, warm, and engaging ceremonies. She’s praised for clear communication, flexibility, and skillfully blending interfaith and cultural traditions. Guests frequently reacted emotionally and asked for her contact, with many saying she made the ceremony the most memorable part of their wedding.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 140 reviews
Google
5/5 15 reviews
Alexis
Alexis Sent on 09/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant evvver!

Rabbi Sara Shonfeld is a wedding GURU!! Her personality and cheerfulness throughout the entire wedding process has made me feel the most excited about our Jewish ceremony! She is so kind, caring, thoughtful and light-hearted! Her professionalism and attention to detail was immaculate in every way. Our guests RAVED about how beautiful and intimate our ceremony was and the highlight being Rabbi Shonfeld! She made us laugh, cry and gave us the ceremony of our dreams :). One of my favorite moments was during the Ketubah signing where she sang beautiful and fun traditional Jewish songs where we laughed and danced. She also kept in touch with us after the wedding and now we are close friends! I can't wait to include her for all our future endeavors as she is truly a blessed and special person. Thank you Rabbi for all that you have done for us! WE LOVE YOU!! Love, The Rubin's
Tori
Tori Sent on 09/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Officiant you NEED

Rabbi Sarah was truly incredible and one of the highlights of our wedding. She made the ceremony feel so personal and so completely “us.” From the very beginning, she made us feel comfortable and at ease, and she took the time to make the ceremony feel meaningful and special to our relationship.

She struck the perfect balance of being funny, quick, heartfelt, and emotional. There were moments that had everyone laughing and moments that had everyone tearing up. She made us feel so special and really captured who we are as a couple.

Our guests could not stop raving about her afterward. So many people told us how much they loved the ceremony and how wonderful she was. We feel so lucky that she was the one who married us and would recommend her to anyone looking for a rabbi who will make their ceremony feel personal, meaningful, and unforgettable.
Cole
Cole Sent on 08/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceremony

Rabbi Sara Shonfeld worked with Rev Deb Viola and together they created the most beautiful wedding ceremony and ketubah ceremony for our July 18th wedding! We can't express enough how special the entire day felt.

We originally found Rev Deb and Rabbi Sara through my husband's mom. She attended a wedding ceremony that they officiated together and she said it was the best ceremony she had ever been to. In the months leading up to our wedding, they were both understanding, patient and very detail oriented to ensure everything went smoothly. To this day, we are still receiving so many compliments from our friends and family about how wonderfully they worked together and how beautifully they blended both our traditions throughout the day. Some guests even said it was the best wedding ceremony they attended. :) We are so grateful for the care and thoughtfulness they put into making our ceremony feel so personal!
Natalya
Natalya Sent on 05/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Beautiful Ceremony with Rabbi Sara

Rabbi Sara gave such a beautiful and lively ceremony. We are so appreciative and truly thought it was a special day. She did a wonderful job, and it was a pleasure having her with us and our family.

Leading up to our ceremony, she was extremely warm, responsive, and encouraging. We cannot recommend Rabbi Sara enough!!
C
Carlos Sent on 04/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Rabbi sara was incredible!

Rabbi Sara led an absolutely amazing ceremony. She communicated with clarity and purpose, delivering a meaningful message while incorporating moments of humor and lightness. Her ability to weave in our personal story made the ceremony feel intimate and truly special for both of us.

After the ceremony, multiple guests came up to ask how we found her, which speaks volumes about the impression she made. She brought the complete package: professionalism, warmth, and presence.

Above all, she’s a wonderful person. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her and look forward to continuing our relationship in the future. Thank you, Rabbi Sara!
Robert
Robert Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Rabbi Sara

Rabbi Sara officiated our wedding this past November, and we were very happy with how everything turned out. She was very accommodating during the process of planning the ceremony, going back and forth with us in many revisions of both the plans and the text of the ceremony itself. Everything was planned out to the last detail - which helped reassure us ahead of the big day. The final text she put together, and delivered at the ceremony itself, was beautiful.

As an interfaith couple, we also appreciate the care that went into incorporating some elements of Catholic traditions into the larger Jewish ceremony, particularly the way she noted where both faiths shared elements in common, like the Priestly Blessing. It was a very nice - and meaningful - touch that helped bring both families together.

We and all our guests had a wonderful wedding, and Rabbi Sara was a big part of that. We 100% recommend her for your wedding as well.
S
Samantha Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect and personal ceremony


Rabbi Sara made our wedding ceremony truly unforgettable. From the moment it began, we received nonstop compliments about how beautiful, meaningful, and perfectly curated the ceremony was for both me and my husband. She crafted something so personal and heartfelt—something that felt uniquely ours.

What impressed us most was how seamlessly she wove together the traditions and values of our interfaith Jewish–Puerto Rican celebration. She made everything clear, inclusive, and deeply resonant for all of our guests, regardless of background. The way she honored Judaism while embracing my husband’s Puerto Rican culture was nothing short of extraordinary. It felt natural, respectful, and absolutely perfect.

Rabbi Sara brought warmth, intention, and authenticity to every moment. She had the entire room in tears—in the best way. We are forever grateful for the beauty she brought to our day. Wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend!
D
David Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Ceremony!

Rabbi Sara was so warm and friendly from the beginning. She took the time to meet with us before and get to know us well. The ceremony was very personable and tailored to us. The memories made are invaluable and we are so grateful for Rabbi Sara to be apart of our special day. Thank you so much! :)
R
Rachel Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Officiant for our wedding ceremony ❤️

Rabbi Sara Shonfeld was so amazing to work with from beginning to end during our wedding planning process. She made everything so simple and was so great with communication. Rabbi Sara made us feel so comfortable & helped to create the best interfaith marriage ceremony we could have ever dreamed of. Our wedding ceremony was magical. So grateful for having Rabbi Sara on our special day! ❤️
T
Tom Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Rabbi Sara

Thank you Rabbi Sara for a beautiful ceremony! Our guests loved the merging of Jewish traditions and Chinese culture. Grateful for you and for making our day so special 🧡
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