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Sara Shonfeld - Rabbi & Interfaith Officiant

English
Hebrew
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Alexis
Natalya
Robert
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

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.

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FAQ

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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The officiant delivered warm, highly personalized, and inclusive ceremonies—especially for interfaith couples—seamlessly blending traditions. Couples praised her clear communication, organization, and ability to engage guests with humor and heartfelt moments. Many said the ceremony was the most memorable part and highly recommended her services.

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The officiant delivered warm, highly personalized, and inclusive ceremonies—especially for interfaith couples—seamlessly blending traditions. Couples praised her clear communication, organization, and ability to engage guests with humor and heartfelt moments. Many said the ceremony was the most memorable part and highly recommended her services.

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
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!!
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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.
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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! :)
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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! ❤️
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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 🧡
Val
Val Sent on 08/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

Rabbi Sara was wonderful. I am Jewish (though secular), and my now husband is secular. We were looking for a Rabbi because we wanted to have a Jewish wedding, but be able to customize it in a way that felt authentic and true to us. From our first conversation with Rabbi Sara, it was very clear that she was all about making our ceremony feel very personal and unique to who we are as a couple. She really delivered on that. Though we only met her in person for the first time that day, it felt like we were old friends. She was warm, funny, and thoughtful, and we and our guests loved the energy she brought to our day. We'd highly recommend Rabbi Sara to anyone looking for a Rabbi for their wedding!
S
Steven Sent on 05/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Officiant!!

Rabbi Sara performed a wonderful ceremony for us. She kept our guests engaged and used a perfect mix of humor and touching comments. Rabbi Sara was attentive to us in advance of the wedding and incorporated so much of our personal story that our guests loved. We received such lovely feedback about her and our ceremony, we were very grateful to work with her. Thank you and we couldn’t recommend her more!!
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