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Interfaith Clergy Network

Interfaith Clergy Network

Commack, NY
4.9 out of 5 rating, 120 reviews
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    Outstanding Interfaith Wedding Ceremony - Beyond Our Expectations! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Cantor Neil Berris and the Interfaith Clergy Network exceeded every expectation we had for our Jewish-Catholic interfaith wedding ceremony at Juniper at the Vanderbilt on August 16, 2025.

    From our initial inquiry in September 2024 through our wedding day, Cantor Neil consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a deep understanding of both Jewish and Catholic traditions. He seamlessly coordinated with his network of Catholic priests, creating a truly collaborative approach that beautifully honored both our faiths.

    What truly set Cantor Neil apart was his commitment to ensuring our marriage was recognized by the Catholic Church. He helped guide us through the FOCUS Pre-Cana program requirements and worked directly with the Diocese of Rockville Centre, coordinating with Fr. Vincent Sullivan and ultimately arranging for Msgr. Richard Rusconi to co-officiate. This level of dedication to our specific needs was remarkable.

    Throughout multiple Zoom meetings spanning nearly a year, Cantor Neil took time to understand our vision and incorporate meaningful personal touches. He helped us select appropriate readings (including the Song of Songs), accommodated special requests for our ceremony text, and even worked with us on Hebrew name spellings for our Ketubah. Every detail was carefully considered and beautifully executed.

    Cantor Neil was consistently responsive, professional, and warm in all our communications. He provided clear timelines, detailed ceremony outlines, and was always available to answer questions or provide guidance throughout our planning process. The ceremony itself was perfect. Both Cantor Neil and Msgr. Rusconi arrived early, was fully prepared, and created an atmosphere that was both sacred and joyful. The beautiful blend of traditions moved our families and guests, and the ceremony felt authentically meaningful to both our faiths.

    Even after our wedding, Cantor Neil handled the administrative details, including completing and filing our marriage license with the state and notifying the Diocese. His attention to these essential details allowed us to focus on celebrating.

    Interfaith Clergy Network’s all-inclusive investment covered everything - multiple planning sessions, both officiants, travel, materials, and extensive consultation. The contract was transparent and fair, with reasonable cancellation policies.

    Choosing the Interfaith Clergy Network was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Cantor Neil's expertise, warmth, and genuine care for our interfaith journey made our ceremony everything we dreamed it would be and more. We cannot recommend him highly enough for couples seeking a meaningful and professionally conducted interfaith ceremony.

    Thank you, Cantor Neil, for making our special day perfect!

    Johanny & David Jacobson, August 16, 2025, Wedding
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    Jewish and Catholic Interfaith Wedding Ceremony

    Our interfaith wedding ceremony was absolutely perfect! Cantor Neil beautifully honored both of our Jewish and Catholic traditions with Fr. Richard, creating a service that was meaningful, inclusive, and heartfelt. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, and the way the ceremony blended our backgrounds made it so personal and special. We could not have imagined a more seamless and joyful experience—truly the best decision we made for our big day!
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    May 17th 2025 🤍

    Cantor Neil and Deacon John officiated the interfaith wedding of our dreams! They truly made the process so enjoyable, seamless and personal. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for an interfaith wedding that is personal and unique. Our guests could not stop raving about how beautiful it was!!!
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    Forever grateful

    We want to express our heartfelt thanks to Cantor Neil Berris for officiating at our wedding and delivering such an incredible and meaningful service. Your warmth, kindness, and sincerity helped create a ceremony that was truly unforgettable and deeply personal to us. The way you guided us through each moment with such grace and care made us feel supported and at ease. We are so grateful for the time, thoughtfulness, and genuine spirit you brought to our special day. Thank you for being such an important part of a memory we will treasure forever.
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    We had the best experience with Cantor Neil and Fr. John Michael.

    I would highly recommend the Interfaith Clergy Network. Cantor Neil had several zoom calls with us as a couple to parse out the best choice for officiants that met our interfaith needs. Cantor Neil was very responsive to all of my emails and answered every question enthusiastically. I feel he really got to know us as a couple so that made the ceremony extra special. Cantor Neil and Fr. John Michael were also hilarious and made the ceremony entertaining, yet meaningful. People came up to us after the ceremony and commented how wonderful it was to combine two faiths and how much they loved the ceremony. I highly recommend their services to anyone!
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    Interfaith Wedding

    Interfaith Clergy Network was referred to us by our friends who were fortunate enough to have Cantor Neil officiate their wedding. We then reached out to Cantor Neil and were met with a sense of warmth that we did not get from any other officiants we spoke with. ICN are pros - cool, calm and collected with years of experience.

    We were fortunate enough to have Cantor Neil and Reverend Gambuzza officiate our wedding. Months leading up to the wedding, we really got to know them and discussed what we envisioned and discussed how the day would go.

    Both Cantor Neil & Reverend Gambuzza showed up early, prepared and ready to officiate!
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    A Ceremony we will remember forever

    Cantor Neil Berris is one of a kind. His professionalism and personable demeanor is unmatched. The dedication to his craft as an officiant is something that couples of all faiths will benefit from, especially as he ensures that each of the bride and groom's religious and family traditions are woven into the ceremony. Cantor Berris was not only punctual for his arrival, but ensured the venue was punctual in having the ceremony go off without a hitch. We recommend Cantor Berris and his network of clergy to all couples seeking a well-balance, thoughtful and beautiful ceremony that is just the right length.
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    Highly Recommend!

    Cantor Neil and the ICN were instrumental in make our wedding day a dream come true! Cantor was an absolute pleasure to work with leading up to the wedding. Cantor Neil was highly responsive and a pillar of stability when faced with unforeseen challenges in the months leading up to the wedding. Although we had no pre-existing relationship, Cantor took the time to get to know me and my wife. The results spoke for themselves, as he and Father Rusconi delivered a beautiful ketubah signing and ceremony. Hiring the ICN will be the easiest decision you will make during the wedding process.
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    A Beautiful, Inclusive Ceremony with Exceptional Guidance

    We had an absolutely wonderful experience with the Interfaith Clergy Network. Cantor Neil Berris and Father Richard Gross officiated our wedding and guided us through all of the premarital preparations with care, wisdom, and professionalism.

    Cantor Neil has worked with my family for years and has always been incredible. His colleague, Father Richard, who sadly and suddenly passed away, was also terrific—his kindness and dedication will not be forgotten.

    Their guidance throughout the process was exceptional—they communicated quickly and thoroughly and were always available when we needed them. The ceremony itself was perfect; they worked closely with us to ensure both religions were honored in a meaningful way. Even months later, we are still receiving compliments about how beautiful, inclusive, and heartfelt our wedding was.

    We truly could not have asked for a better experience, and we am so grateful for the role they played in our special day.
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    Wonderful Experience

    We had such an incredible experience with Deacon John, Rabbi Mark, and Cantor Neil Berris. The services provided by the Interfaith Clergy Network were top notch. Everyone was extremely professional and knowledgable. The dedication provided by everyone involved was so comforting and reassuring. They truly made our special day unforgettable!
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    Our Wonderful Greek Orthodox and Jewish Ceremony

    We are so grateful to Cantor Neil Berris for making our wedding ceremony truly unforgettable. He officiated our ceremony alongside Father Louis Nicholas, weaving together both of our traditions. We are still getting compliments about how wonderful the ceremony was!
    Cantor Neil Berris was warm, thoughtful, and incredibly professional throughout the entire process. He took the time to get to know us as a couple and guided us seamlessly through the planning phase, ensuring we felt confident for the big day, answering any questions we had throughout the process. The ceremony was everything we hoped for—heartfelt, intimate, and perfectly 'us.' We can’t recommend Cantor Neil Berris enough to anyone seeking an exceptional officiant for their wedding!
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    Best day ever - Rabbi Mark was amazing!

    The Interfaith Clergy Network really came through for us! We wanted both Jewish and Catholic clergy to officiate together at our backyard wedding ceremony, and Rabbi Mark Getman and Deacon John Keenan were a perfect match for our needs. Deacon John insured that all of the documents needed for our marriage were filed correctly, and Cantor Neil Berris, Rabbi Mark, and Deacon John collaborated on the most beautiful ceremony you could ever imagine. We can't say enough great things about our experience!
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    A wonderful and unique ceremony

    On behalf of my husband Louis and I we would like to highly recommend Cantor Neil and Father John who gave us the most beautiful interfaith ceremony!!! We were lucky to have met and worked with them. They were responsive, friendly and so easy to work with. We recommend using them for interfaith weddings and other events.
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    My wedding

    Cantor Berrris and Reverend Gambuzza did a phenomenal job officiating our interfaith wedding I would highly recommend them
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    Cantor Neil Berris was absolutely incredible. We used him for our wedding ceremony and everything turned out perfect! He was incredible to work with and I highly recommend working with him!
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    Highly recommend!

    Wow, we cannot say enough good things about our experience with Cantor Neil and ICN. First and foremost, Cantor Neil is just an amazing person. He is so kind, thoughtful, and genuine. He made us feel like family from the first time we met.

    We were a bit nervous about having an interfaith ceremony, and all the details that come with it, but Cantor Neil put our worries at ease and guided us through the entire process every step of the way. He took the time to really get to know us as a couple and what we were looking for in a ceremony. He worked with us to put together the ceremony that was tailored perfectly for us, and he connected us with Reverend Burns, who was also absolutely terrific.

    The ceremony was truly beautiful, and combined elements of our two faiths in an amazing way.

    Cantor Neil is also extremely well-prepared and detail-oriented. He answered each and every one of our questions. He thought through and considered every single detail of our ceremony, and was highly responsive and professional throughout the entire process

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    Would Highly Recommend Cantor Neil Berris and Father Richard Gross

    Would Highly Recommend Cantor Neil Berris and Father Richard Gross. We had an interfaith ceremony (Russian Jewish groom and Irish Catholic Bride). Cantor Berris was instrumental in helping us celebrate both of our upbringings in the ceremony. He was extremely helpful and very responsive throughout the wedding planning process. Our guests were all blown away with how beautiful the ceremony was, and we received "exceeded expectations" feedback from our family and friends. Would highly recommend for couples that are looking for a similar experience 10/10.
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    The Best Officiant I Could Ask For!!

    Cantor Neil Berris is not only one of the best officiants, but is truly one of the kindest and most thoughtful people I have ever met. Cantor Berris' father had married my parents back in 1987, and it was clear he holds the same values and traditions as his father. He takes great care and thought into each and every ceremony he performs, with the goal to make it as personal and unique to the couple as possible. He is incredibly easy to work with, and takes the time to get to know you and your partner, so it feels more like being married by a friend than an officiant. There are no words to express how thankful I am to Cantor Berris for making our wedding day so special. I cannot recommend Interfaith Clergy Network enough!!!
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    Phenomenal

    We ADORE Cantor Berris! He worked with us for about a year and a half and went above and beyond to help us in every way. I am Jewish and my husband is Catholic and Cantor Berris set us up with Father Richard for our Catholic sacraments and requirements. We also ADORE him! Both of them honestly feel like family after an 1.5 year engagement/wedding planning. Would recommend them to anyone !! Thank you so much for everything you both did for us!
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    What an amazing day!

    What can we say other than WOW! Cantor Neil and Father Richard were such a highlight at our wedding! It was so nice to find a network that accepted and were willing to marry two people in love with different faiths! Not only were they so professional, but so kind hearted with us. Their whole process of meeting us, to follow up meetings, to documentation gathering to the day of was just such a joy! Everything we did all together was EASY AND FUN! They are very understanding and loving to everyone's life situations. Let's also talk about the fact that they traveled out of the way to our wedding out of the kindness of their hearts to be a part of our big day! My husband and I can now look back on our wedding day with such great memories and happiness knowing that two amazing people bonded us in matrimony. We can't thank them enough and will forever be grateful! We highly recommend using this company/network for your wedding!
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    Absolutely wonderful!

    I honestly can't say enough about how wonderful Cantor Neil is. I mentioned at my bridal salon that I was struggling to find an officiant for our Jewish/Catholic wedding ceremony and the wonderful owner gave a glowing recommendation for Cantor Neil and ICN. From the first contact with Cantor Neil I knew we were going to be in good hands, and every single step of the way (which can be complicated and stressful at times when trying to ensure you have satisfied all the requirements for the Catholic church) he was kind, supportive and quick to respond whenever we had a question or concern. He worked with us to create a beautiful ceremony that reflected both of our faiths, and truly represented us as a couple. My fiancé wanted a cousin who is a Deacon to perform the Catholic portion of our ceremony and though they didn't know each other, Cantor Neil reached out to him and they worked together to coordinate everything for our ceremony.. I was such a relief to have the support and guidance of someone who is so knowledgeable of all the requirements for interfaith marriages, it truly was a blessing to both of us to have his support and guidance. Since our wedding we have gotten nothing but glowing compliments on our ceremony, and since that is what a wedding is really about we are so thrilled that it was a highlight for all.
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    Catholic / Jewish Wedding in OBX

    Cantor Neil and Fr. Richard were fantastic. They helped us create the perfect ceremony that incorporated both of our faiths and both of our families. Everyone at the wedding could not stop talking about how beautiful the ceremony was - it was an authentic representation of our relationship and everything we had hoped. Cantor Neil and Fr. Richard communicated with us through the planning process, and were one step ahead the whole way. They even traveled to the Outer Banks from NY and MA to perform our ceremony, even though they had never been there before. We could not recommend them enough!
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    So Thoughtful and Kind

    Cantor Berris was incredible to work with! He was so kind and thoughtful. He personalized everything to what my Husband and I wanted and gave us so many helpful resources. He made our ceremony light hearted and added a little humor which we all (including our guests) loved and appreciated!
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    Beautiful Ceremony!

    Cantor Neil and Reverend Anthony put together a beautiful interfaith ceremony for us. Not only did they blend the traditions well, but they each recited pieces from both religions making the whole thing feel like one united ceremony and not a little of this and then a little of that. We also originally only booked Cantor Neil to do our ceremony and decided later that we wanted a Catholic officiant as well, and there was no issue making that addition later on. We definitely recommend them for your wedding ceremony!
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    Cantor Berris and Fr. Richard went above and beyond in helping to plan the perfect wedding ceremony

    I cannot speak highly enough of Cantor Berris and Fr. Richard. They met with us multiple times prior to the wedding to get to know us, our story, and our religious backgrounds and went above and beyond in helping to plan and execute the ceremony that we envisioned. They were patient, responsive, and flexible and were critical in helping us navigate multiple hiccups that came about during our wedding planning process. They even travelled to Washington, DC from New York and Boston respectively to co-officiate our wedding. I cannot recommend them more highly for anyone seeking an interfaith ceremony that incorporates both religions in a balanced, meaningful way.
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    Cantor Berris is like family!

    My husband and I were married at the St. Regis Hotel New York in the beginning of June. We were blessed to find Cantor Neil Berris in our search for an officiant who would perform a Jewish-Catholic ceremony. Prior to the big day, he visited our apartment, met with us on Zoom, and emailed back and forth to ensure our ceremony ran exactly as we wanted, providing us with unique ideas to add to our own vision. He is so uplifting and getting to know him on a personal level made our ceremony uniquely special. We can't wait to mark our future family milestones with Cantor Berris!
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    Wonderful!

    Cantor Neil was wonderful to work with. His ceremony speech was heartfelt, loving and included some amazing info about the couple. He was a pleasure to work with and I hope we get to again soon!
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    Neil was absolutely fantastic throughout the whole wedding process!

    We could not of asked for a better person and officiant to marry us! Neil was absolutely fantastic and very helpful throughout the whole wedding process! We are truly grateful to have worked with him as well as get to know him!
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    Amazing Cantor!

    Cantor Neil Berris was amazing to work with. He thoroughly went through what to expect on our wedding day and helped to make it a seamless wonderful experience. He was very helpful and understanding when it came to requests during our ceremony and also provided wisdom for us. We would highly recommend him to any family or friend for their ceremonies!! We look forward to working with him in the future! 5 stars :)
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    More than what we expected

    From the moment we first met Cantor Neil, we knew we had found someone truly remarkable to officiate our special day. From the start, he took the time to get to know my now husband and I as individuals and as a couple, which was like getting to know a friend! Our ceremony was mainly Jewish, and he did a great job making it understandable for my husband's non-Jewish family and friends. My MIL almost cried during our little Ketubah Ceremony

    Every time we met with Cantor Neil, it renewed our excitement for the big day as we were a bit stressed with all the other details. I cannot recommend him enough!!
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    Cantor Neil A. Berris and Fr. Howard Stringfellow

    It was such an amazing experience! Both Cantor Neil A. Berris and Fr. Howard Stringfellow lead a beautiful service for our wedding. Their service was a perfect combination of each religion. We would very much recommend them to anyone getting married!
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    Cantor Neil is wonderful!

    We had the best experience with Cantor Neil! He was so mindful of incorporating both Jewish and Roman Catholic faiths into our wedding cermony and making sure everyone felt included. He was extremely prepared and organized and had a back up for just about everything. We appreciated his consistent kindness and responsiveness through our whole planning proces and we knew we were in great hands from the moment we hired him. Cantor Neil ensured our wedding ceremony was absolutely perfect and we are so happy he was part of our day.
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    Cantor neil was wonderful

    Cantor Neil supported us through planning and carrying out our wedding ceremony from start to finish. He was attentive on phone calls and emails, very detail-oriented, answered questions thoroughly, and worked in a very professional and caring manner. Cantor Neil traveled from over an hour away to visit with us in our home prior to the wedding to go over details and get acquainted. He made me (Jewish) and my now husband (Catholic) very comfortable in a ceremony that highlighted the beauty of our interfaith marriage. Our guests are raving about how beautiful the ceremony was! We would highly recommend Cantor Neil!!!!!
    -Lauren and Josh
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    Cantor Neil was great!

    We used Cantor Neil for our interfaith wedding and he was great! Very responsive, super friendly, and made the ceremony very personable
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    Absolutely perfect!

    Cantor Neil truly made our wedding day perfect. From the initial planning, to his role in our beautiful ceremony - we could not have been more thrilled. He was responsive whenever we had questions, and our guests loved his warm presence on our wedding day. Thank you Cantor Neil - you made our wedding a day we will NEVER forget.
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    An excellent officiant

    If I could rate higher than 5 stars I would. The highest score possible. Not only did we think Cantor Neil Berris was wonderful, but our guests who called us after the ceremony also gave him kudos. You will not be disappointed.
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    Chris Sent on 08/08/2022
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    The Perfect Ceremony

    My wife and I were in search of a ceremony that celebrated both of our religious backgrounds, and we could not have asked for anything better. Cantor Neil was extremely responsive throughout the process and made the experience exactly in line with our vision. It was an absolute pleasure working with him and Reverend Gambuzza and I could not more highly recommend them
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    Nancy Sent on 08/03/2022
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    The Best Cantor Ever!

    My daughter told me about the Interfaith Clergy Network in 2020 which was in the midst of COVID. We met with Cantor Berris who made us feel beyond comfortable and we felt that we met him years ago! He has the MOST amazing demeanor as well as a marvelous sense of humor. He was with us throughout the two years it took for us to have our daughter’s wedding reception celebration on 7/31/22. The entire experience left us with a new family friend who just made the ceremony sparkle with Rev. Gambuzza.
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    Dan K. Sent on 06/28/2022
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    Great Experience

    Cantor Neil was very informative and accommodating the entire planning service. On the day of the wedding, Neil's message was very heartfelt and his presence was very calming for us.
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    Kathryn Sent on 06/22/2022
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    Thank you Cantor Berris & Reverend Gambuzza!!

    Cantor Berris and Reverend Gambuzza made our service great!! Everyone came up to me after commending what a wonderful mixture of Judaism and Catholicism the service was! Members of both sides of the family felt as though their religion was equally represented - couldnt ask for anything more :-)
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    Colleen Sent on 06/07/2022
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    The Interfaith Network Group exceeded all expectations!

    So many of our guests stated, " that was a marriage ceremony I will always remember!" Having an Interfaith ceremony was most important to both families. Reverend Gambuzza, Interfaith Network Group worked closely with my daughter and son-in-law, and my son-in-law's Rabbi to formulate a very beautiful and meaningful ceremony. Cantor Berris, Interfaith Network Group was also a real pleasure to work with. He was very eager to help and he provided an amazing ceremony framework to work with.
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    Meryl Sent on 05/16/2022
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    In the family

    We meet Cantor Berris when he officiated the wedding of my brother in law. We decided to use him for our wedding and could not have been happier! He took the time to get to know us to make our ceremony perfect. My mother recently passed away and he made sure to incorporate her in our ceremony in a meaningful way. I am so happy that Cantor Berris was a part of our special day!!
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    David and Margot are very happy for their children and thankful!and thankful!

    It was well worth the wait. Both you, Cantor Neil and Father Richard, were a pleasure to work with over the past 2 years. Even with all the delays (thank you COVID) and changes, Sarah and Matt's wedding day celebration went off seamlessly. It was a wonderful ceremony which was enjoyed by all. The blending of our family's Jewish Faith and Matt's family's Catholic faith was a beautiful thing. To receive blessings from both of you was a true blessing unto itself. May you continue to share the love. And may Sarah & Matt have a long and happy life together. And, of course, give us a few more grandchildren. 🥰
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    Perfect Ceremony

    Being that my wife is Jewish, and I am Filipino Catholic, we needed a "solution" to get both our cultures and religion involved with our wedding. Although we weren't getting married in a temple or church, we still wanted that religious/spiritual aspect in our wedding ceremony. We did not know where to start, but one of my wife's friends recommended we get an interfaith officiant, specifically Interfaith Clergy. She was married by them many years back, but they were still quite active from what we saw. We contacted them and as they say, the rest is history...

    We filled out the contact form on their site and we were immediately greeted by Cantor Neil Berris. Mind you, this was going on during peak Covid. We first spoke February 2020 and did not physically meet with Cantor Berris until October later that year. Between Zoom, Facetime and emailing, communication with Cantor Berris was excellent. Cantor Berris was always very jovial and warm each time. He is such a kind and gentle person, and we knew right away we wanted to be married by him.

    Since we weren't getting married until October 2021, we had a lot of time in between. Cantor Berris always stayed in contact and guided us through what we needed to do. He came up with a personalized ceremony that would include both backgrounds of my wife and I. We went over every detail of the ceremony and everything was checked and double checked. Not only did he personalize our ceremony, but he also helped us in making sure our text was correct in our Ketubah and helping with getting our marriage license.

    As for the ceremony itself, we could not be any happier. The night of the wedding, Cantor Berris and his colleague Reverend Anthony Gambuzza performed the ceremony. The two of them flowed and worked beautifully with each other (just like Kobe and Shaq in their early days). Everyone at wedding loved the fact they incorporated our cultures, and it was a beautiful ceremony. Our wedding will always be a day we’ll remember fondly. Having Cantor Berris and Reverend Gambuzza as our officiants made it that much more special and we cannot thank them enough.
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    Danica Sent on 10/22/2021
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    Exceptional and Personalized Experience

    Cantor Berris and Fr. Richard were the perfect duo. From the moment we met them, they showed kindness and compassion. They truly took the time to get to know us, spend time with us, and learn about our relationship and our family. Each step of the way they shared their guidance and were very flexible on any edits to the ceremony to ensure we felt connected. It was so important to us that both sides felt equally represented. They work effortlessly as a team playing off one another so it feels as one.

    I have to say when people asked me what I was most exited for about my wedding, it was the ceremony and being able to say I DO to my husband at my dram venue. I’m so thankful to Cantor Berris and Fr. Richard for making that dream come to life.
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    Denisa Sent on 10/13/2021
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    Cantor Berris Gave us Exceptional Ceremony

    Cantor Neil Berris was exceptional. He exceeded our expectations and our ceremony was absolutely perfect. Cantor Berris instantly put us at ease. He was eloquent and warm and beautifully captured the essence of our story and made a wonderful tribute to our loved ones. Words simply cannot describe how much joy and happiness and comfort we felt during our ceremony. We also received great feedback about Cantor Berris' service from our family. We would wholeheartedly recommend him.
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    Steve Sent on 08/30/2021
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    Beautiful ceremony!!

    My husband is Jewish and I am Catholic. Although neither of us are particularly religious, it was important to us that we incorporated and honored each of our traditions. Cantor Berris was excellent; we had several meetings to discuss exactly how we wanted our ceremony and what traditions were important to us. We were able to choose beautiful readings, and Cantor Berris and Rev. Gambuzza made sure to incorporate our personal family mementos, such as the family chuppah, throughout our ceremony. We could not have asked for a more beautiful marriage ceremony!
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    Scott Sent on 08/01/2021
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    Cantor Berris was Excellent!!!

    My wife and I got to know Cantor Berris through the last couple months. We asked him to be the officiant of our children's baby naming ceremony. He was beyond approachable, friendly, flexible, and polite. He made our ceremony as warm and family friendly as possible. He was great with our 3yr. old and understood the craziness of having a 4 month old at the same time. I would recommend him to anyone needing an officiant for any type of ceremony!!!
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    Cristina Sent on 07/23/2021
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    Wonderful Ceremony

    Cantor Neil Berris celebrated our wedding at the Ashford Estate and we could not have been happier!!. Everything was absolutely beautiful, down to every last detail which meant so much. Cantor Neil was a dream to work with, he had the most warm, cheerful attitude, and really helped us to prepare for marriage, even taking the time to drive all the way out to our home in Princeton, NJ. We really appreciate all the time Cantor Neil spent preparing such a personalized and inclusive ceremony with our Catholic Priest. We received so many comments from our guests at how much they enjoyed our ceremony!! Thank you again as we’ll always cherish the memories from this day.

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    Our Wedding

    I don’t even know where to begin with my experience with Cantor Neil Berris. He is one of the kindest and most patient people my husband and I have ever had the pleasure of getting to know. Getting married by a cantor was something I didn’t know if my husband would be comfortable with at first as he comes from a catholic background but Cantor Neil made my husband feel comfortable from day one. He was so respectful of both of our religions/cultures and made the most beautiful ceremony for us that incorporated the most special parts of our religions. We had so many compliments from our guests about what a beautiful and unique ceremony Cantor Neil created for us. If your looking for someone to officiate your wedding that actually wants to get to know you as a couple, to speak honestly about your relationship and give your guests something to talk about for the rest of the evening than look no further. By our wedding and all of our lead up meetings Cantor Neil became more like family, and we look forward to him remaining a part of our lives for any of our future blessings. Thank you for a truly special wedding.
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    Seana Sent on 06/16/2021
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    Amazing Service!

    We hired Cantor Neil and Fr. Richard through sheer luck of finding Interfaith Clergy Network online.

    They both met with us in person at our home (and drove multiple hours each to reach us), guided us through various religious and legal marriage processes such as pre-cana, and were consistently responsive to all of our questions and requests.

    On the day of the wedding they were both very professional, well spoken and prepared with the right combination of levity and seriousness.

    Their service made multiple attendees tear up and we both personally felt bonded by God that day for our wedding.

    My wife and I cannot say enough good things about our experience!
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    Alexandra Sent on 04/28/2021
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    Perfect for Interfaith Couples

    I am Catholic and my now husband is Jewish. It was really important for us to incorporate both of our faiths into our wedding ceremony, as neither of us is converting. Through the Interfaith Clergy Network, we were paired with Rabbi Tobin and Fr. Gross to preform our ceremony TOGETHER. Words can't express how beautiful the ceremony was, with both traditions and practices being combined and shared. Our guests have genuinely not stopped talking about how beautiful and wonderful it was. For example, we had the chuppah, broke glass, and drank from the Kiddish up, while also saying the Lord's prayer, lighting the candles, and reading from the New Testament. Prior to the actual ceremony, both Rabbi Tobin and Fr. Gross worked with us to tailor it to meet our needs and wants. They spent time getting to know us. Fr. Gross came all the way to NYC from Boston to have dinner with us. We shared countless facetimes and phone calls working with Rabbi Tobin and getting to know him. They made our day so perfect. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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    Cantor Berris Saved the Day

    Got married to my beautiful Wife on September 13, 2020. Leading up to the date back in August we had issues retaining the services of a Rabbi for the ceremony due to concerns of Covid-19. My mother suggested to try reaching out to the Rabbi who had married her and my father. To our surprise we had learned that Cantor Berris was in fact the son of the Rabbi who had married them, which made working with him all the more special. Cantor Berris was wonderful to work with and saved our ceremony. He co-officiated extremely well /synergized with the Pastor we were also working with even though they only had a short amount of time to get to know each other. He also came very prepared with a beautiful interfaith ceremony that made each of our families very happy. We hope to retain his services again next year when we perform a vow renewal.
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    Nancy Sent on 08/26/2020
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    The Amazing Cantor Berris!

    My daughter asked me to call Cantor Berris after locating him on the Interfaith Clergy Network. He made me feel comfortable immediately; and we arranged to meet him at our home. He was beyond compassionate and it felt as if we knew him for years. He married Jess and James at The Historical Chapel on 8/1/2020 since the wedding had to be postponed due to Covid19. I CANNOT express in words what a TRULY beautiful, heartwarming, and unforgettable ceremony he shared with Rev. Keith. All of our guests thought they had been a team forever... it was their first time co-officiating together! We CANNOT wait for him to renew their vows next year on 8/1/2021! It was an amazing day which everyone will remember for the rest of their lives... most of all Jess and James!
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    Best. Day. Ever.

    Cantor Neil performed our wedding service July 18, 2020. We were fortunate enough to have several FaceTime meetings so that even though we couldn't meet in person beforehand, we knew exactly how our service was going to go. While I am Jewish, my husband is Catholic and Cantor Neil blended our faiths perfectly so that all of our guests felt included and every faith was acknowledged in its entirety. With Covid and quarantine, we especially did not know if our wedding would actually occur and what it would look like but Cantor Neil never wavered and he gave us the most amazing day. We have never felt more special. Cantor Neil made us feel like family and every detail was perfect. We can't thank you enough!
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    Couldn't have asked for better!

    Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, our wedding has been postponed but we still decided to celebrate and get married on our original date. Our first thought was to call Cantor Berris and he was so nice and accomodating and truly took the time to help us still get married during this unforeseen time. We couldn't ask for anyone better to officiate our marriage and we look forward to having Interfaith Clergy perform our full service at our future wedding.
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    Personalized and intimate

    Cantor Berris helped make our wedding ceremony so wonderful for us! Given the circumstances of the time our wedding was scheduled for, Cantor Berris made an extra effort to accommodate us and treat us extra special on our day. We can't wait for our ceremony with our friends and family in a few months. Thank you again Cantor, you made our day complete!
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    Highly recommend cantor Neil Berris! Super easy to work with, so friendly and kind. Made our ceremony absolutely wonderful. People are still talking about how our ceremony was the best they have ever seen. It was everything we wanted and more!!!!
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    Aditi Sent on 09/08/2019
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    Got Hitched without a Hitch!

    We were very happy with everything Cantor Neil Berris assisted with throughout the entire wedding process. From the time we reached out to him to inquire about officiating our ceremony to the day of (actually, even afterward when the paperwork needed to be sent in and processed), Cantor Berris was a pleasure to work with. He made it a point to answer all of our questions, reassured us when we had concerns about certain matters, and accommodated our needs as best as he could. He was extremely professional and organized which made for a seamless process and wedding day. We are extremely thankful to have had both Cantor Berris and Father Richard Gross officiate our ceremony.
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    Beautiful Interfaith Ceremony

    I knew we were going to use Cantor Berris for our wedding even before we got engaged. Having an interfaith (Catholic-Jewish) ceremony was so important to us and our families. I knew that with Interfaith Clergy Network our ceremony would be a beautiful blend of our religions. Upon our first meeting, Cantor Berris informed me that our wedding could be recognized by the Catholic Church, and over the next year and a half he helped facilitate that by speaking to my local parish and telling me the requirements of the Catholic Church. He helped us with choosing our ketubah as well. Our numerous emails with so many questions were always met with kind and helpful responses within a few hours. On the day of our wedding he was prompt, he officiated a beautiful ketubah signing ceremony, and along with Rev. Anthony Gambuzza, gave us a perfect ceremony that all of our guests raved about. We are so glad we chose to work with Cantor Berris and Interfaith Clergy Network.
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    Compassioate, sincere, fun, and dependable!

    Cantor Berris truly made our ceremony, the most important part of the wedding, filled with love, honesty and just perfect. We met with him multiple times during our engagement where he offered advice, and took the time to get to know us as a couple. The ceremony was crafted around what was important to us as an interfaith couple, and he and Father Dan overdelivered in every way possible.
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    Wonderful!

    Cantor Berris was wonderful from start to finish! He answered all of our questions right from the off, he was so responsive and professional. He was an absolute pleasure to have officiate our wedding. Our guests loved the ceremony, it was very special. Cantor Berris included all of our wishes, and made us feel extremely comfortable from the moment we met him. We couldn't recommend him more!
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    Cantor Neil co-officiated our Jewish-Catholic wedding celebration on Cape Cod. From our initial phone call to our big day, Cantor Neil was responsive, professional and organized every step of the way. We would highly recommend him and his services!
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    Cantor Berris was awesome! He facetimed with us before we selected him as our Cantor (he lived decently far away from us), he traveled to our home to meet with us to smooth over details for the wedding, and he co-performed an amazing ceremony with our Reverend. Our ceremony hit the important religious notes for both our families (Jewish and Christian), without leaning too far on one side or the other. It was perfect!
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    6/3/18
    Canto Neil Berris: A+++
    Cantor Berris showed up to the venue early, was very personably, pleasant, friendly, patient and accommodating. He came prepared with everything we needed for the ceremony including the kiddish cup, kosher wine and glass to step on. He was everything we were looking for and more. Couldn’t have asked for a better person to officiate our wedding. Highly recommend if you are looking for a reformed Cantor or a cantor that does interfaith weddings!!!!!
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    Cantor Neil officiated our interfaith wedding alongside a Catholic priest. He did an absolutely wonderful job collaborating with the priest, and my husband and I, leading up to the event. We all met in person and discussed the order of events, the Jewish customs that we would be including, and everyone's role in the ceremony. He is extremely timely with his response and answered any questions that we had. He is a kind and sincere man who helped lead a beautiful ceremony the day of our wedding. Our guests are RAVING about our interfaith ceremony and how beautifully done it was. He helped us combine both the Jewish and Catholic faiths in a fluid and coherent manner. He is extremely well spoken & did a wonderful job officiating our special day. Highly recommend, you will feel so at ease during your ceremony with him!!
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    Cantor Neil berris was so sweet and professional!! He provided a beautiful ceremony. He didnt make it feel as if it was just another wedding he truely takes pride in what he does. I would highly recommend him!!
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    Cantor Berris officiated our wedding in September and he was amazing! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful ceremony. We had so many people come up to us after to tell us how wonderful he was! He was so patient, kind, and professional throughout the whole process, it made our lives so much easier with that aspect of planning. I would highly recommend Cantor Berris, you definitely will not regret it!
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    When planning our wedding we knew the hardest part would be finding someone to officiate our ceremony, we were looking for someone that understand our values, cultures and beliefs when it comes to being a catholic and jewish couple. We found the perfect person with Cantor Neil and with his help Fr Rusconi. Our ceremony blended the two faiths perfectly with Fr Rusconi even signing our Kettubah!!
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    Cantor Neil Berris was absolutely great!! His attention to detail made for a great ceremony, and we received nothing but compliments on how well he officiated. I am catholic and my wife is Jewish,; Cantor Berris made sure to include traditions for both of our religions so that we may celebrate this joyous occasion without having anyone feel slighted. I really can't say enough great things...they truly were great every step of the way
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    Jennifer Sent on 09/08/2017
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    Cantor Neil and Father John were both amazing and made our wedding that much more special. The attention to detail and support from the moment we contacted them was over the top. We heard nothing but great things from both sides of our family and couldn't recommend them an higher. Thank you both so much for making our special day that much better
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    Lauren Sent on 07/03/2017
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    Cantor Berris officiated our June 2017 wedding and we could not have asked for a better ceremony. In the many months leading up to the wedding he continuously checked in with my fiancé and me, asking us about our vision for our ceremony, and encouraging us to incorporate meaningful symbols from my spouse's Chinese background. He responded to our emails quickly, and thoroughly answered any question we had. He quelled any concerns about the non-traditional Jewish ceremony we were having and brought out the best elements in his program. We received so many compliments from our guests about how special and touching the ceremony was. Cantor Berris even learned a few words in Chinese to make the Chinese guests in attendance feel at home. We're so lucky to have had him lead our ceremony.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 06/19/2017
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    My husband and I had an amazing experience with Cantor Berris. Coming from a different faith, I felt extremely comfortable working with Cantor Berris. I trusted that he and my families priest would put together a beautiful interfaith ceremony. From the first steps, the process was very seamless and smooth. I'd recommend Cantor Berries and the Interfaith Clergy Network to anyone looking for a beautiful, special and well organized interfaith wedding ceremony.
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    Perri Sent on 06/14/2017
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    Cantor Neil A. Berris was the officiant at our wedding on May 20, 2017. He wed two of my friends in 2015. Months before the wedding, he met with us in person to truly get to know each of us at our apartment in New York City. He helped me pick out my kettubah and always made himself available to answer our questions. He conducted a beautiful Jewish ceremony. We highly recommend working with Cantor Neil Berris. He is also marrying my sister November 2017 so I look forward to seeing him then!!
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    My husband is Jewish and I am Catholic. Interfaith Clergy Network worked with my priest to put together a custom ceremony that was special to both our religions and families. Couldn't have been happier!
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    J Sent on 12/02/2016
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    Cantor Berris is a kind, caring, warm and exceptionally wonderful person. I am infinitely happy that we chose him to perform our wedding. Not only were my wife and I happy with him, but many of our guests expressed that his genuine warmth connected them also. We loved Cantor Berris so much that we asked (and I am happy to say that he accepted) him to preside over my daughters baby naming ceremony. Your wedding will be a very special day where you will want every last detail to be perfect. Choosing Cantor Berris to preside over your ceremony is, in my opinion, an excellent choice.
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    Tim Sent on 11/14/2016
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    Cantor Berris performed our wedding ceremony at the Bernard's Inn on October 30, 2016. Cantor Berris was extremely professional and made my wife and I feel very comfortable the entire time. The respect and love Cantor Berris has for his faith is evident. We will recommend Cantor Berris and the Interfaith Clergy Network to anyone looking to get married.
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    Troy Sent on 11/07/2016
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    We were so fortunate to have Cantor Neil A. Berris as the officiant at our wedding. Months before the wedding, he met with us in person to truly get to know each of us and personalize the ceremony. He always made himself available to answer our questions. While interfaith marriages can be challenging, he was able to blend traditions of both religions to conduct a beautiful ceremony. Cantor Berris is one of the most caring, genuine, and enthusiastic individuals we have met in our lives. We highly recommend working with Cantor Neil Berris if you want your wedding to be special and spiritual.
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    Victoria Sent on 10/12/2016
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    Cantor Berris and Reverend Ken were amazing. They were both so accommodating and were so mindful of my husbands and my families religions and preferences. They both spent time getting to know us and our families. Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful and they both did a wonderful job, were very in sync with one another and made every aspect of it spectacular. Thank you so much!
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    Jaclyn Sent on 09/04/2016
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    We HIGHLY recommend the Interfaith Clergy Network for your interfaith wedding. My husband is Catholic and I am Jewish - Cantor Berris and Monsignor Rusconi were the dream team. There are not enough positive things we can say about them. First of all, let me explain that even though they live in NJ and NY they traveled to Bensalem, PA to marry us (we got married at the Pen Ryn Mansion there). We also got married on a holiday weekend (July 3, 2016) and that was not a problem for them at all. They were both such a pleasure to work with. They individually met with us and spent an enormous amount of time getting to know us and reviewing what we wanted for our ceremony. They also communicated with us frequently throughout the planning process and were responsive with email & phone. On the day of the wedding, they were prompt, professional, and beyond friendly. They did an excellent job of incorporating the Jewish and Catholic traditions into one ceremony. Our guests raved about the ceremony and were touched by the personalization and traditions demonstrated by Cantor Berris and Monsignor Rusconi. Additionally, Cantor Berris did a beautiful job with the Ketubah signing and made that such a memorable moment for us in the midst of everything. Of note, my husband also received the Sacrament of Marriage from the Catholic church, which was extremely important to him. Monsignor Rusconi did an AMAZING job of getting approval from the Arch Dioceses of Philadelphia to marry us and taking care of all necessary paperwork. When we returned from our two-week honeymoon, the marriage license was waiting for us in the mail (which he had already taken care of). You can tell Cantor Berris and Monsignor Rusconi have a great working relationship and that they truly believe in marrying two people, regardless of their faiths. Our ceremony was a dream come true and we highly recommend them for your interfaith wedding. We hope that we can use them again in the future for other events!!!
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    Diane Sent on 06/30/2016
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    I contacted Cantor Berris regarding my son's wedding. He was wonderful to work with and very helpful with every detail. Since Cantor Berris was already booked for my son's wedding date, he recommended Rabbi Debra Smith who was very professional and equally a pleasure to work with. My son's fiance provided the Deacon who worked together with Rabbi Debra for a balanced and beautiful ceremony. Everyone was very pleased with the service which was very respectful to both faiths. Although Cantor Berris was not performing the ceremony, he was always available to answer any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend Interfaith Clergy Network.
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    User2608969 Sent on 05/15/2016
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    Cantor Neil and Father Richard officiated a beautiful Jewish/Catholic wedding ceremony for us in Bedford, New York. My husband and I were married previously by a spiritual humanist minister, and we wanted to honor our marriage in a religious as well as in a legal manner. They walked us through every step of the process, explaining the intricacies of each religious tradition and ensuring that the wedding included traditions from both of our faiths. And, they helped us to initiate a religious "remarriage" by explaining what we would need to do from a legal perspective as well. The ceremony was meaningful, funny, lighthearted and emotional, and our friends and families commented that it was one of the loveliest ceremonies they had ever been to. Cantor Neil and Father Richard were also very flexible; we had to change the date of our ceremony and they were incredibly accommodating. We would highly recommend Interfaith Clergy Network - they truly went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding was perfect.
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    Briar Sent on 05/05/2016
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    Cantor Berris and Deacon Goglia did a magnificent job officiating my and my husband's marriage at Westbury Manor on 1/17/2016. We were able to fully blend our religious traditions and personalize the ceremony. Both officiants were very responsive to changes, and always able to contact when needed. The Interfaith Clergy Network was recommended to me by two friends who were married by the same officiants 6 months before our wedding. I would 100% recommend the Interfaith Clergy Network.

    I look forward to working with the Cantor and the Deacon in the future, regarding offspring religious celebrations.
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    Julia Sent on 12/29/2015
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    Intefaith Clergy Network came to my husband and I as a recommendation from my cousin who used the organization years back. We couldn’t be happier with how our ceremony turned out. Cantor Neil Berris was such a pleasure to work with from the very start of our engagement all the way to our wedding day. Cantor Berris and Reverend Russel Ditzel did an amazing job incorporating both of our religions into our wedding ceremony. Many of our guests said it was the best interfaith ceremony they have attended with a great balance of our religions. Both Cantor and Reverend took the time to sit down during stages of planning to discuss different aspects of our ceremony and they always made it a priority to listen to what we wanted. Unfortunately, 9 months prior to our wedding, our family suffered a tragic loss and Cantor Berris was there for us immediately in person for support, which shows just how genuine of a person he is. Interfaith Clergy Network is the way to go!
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    It was a pleasure working with Cantor Berris. We had no prior relationship with him, but he took the time to get to know us—he seemed genuinely interested in our lives and our relationship. He co-officiated with a family friend of ours, and he did a wonderful job incorporating our friend into the ceremony, and making sure that both of our religions were represented. He was responsive to our requests—certain things we wanted or didn't in the ceremony—and very easy to work with. And the ceremony itself was funny, personal, and meaningful. I can't recommend him highly enough.
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    Stephanie Sent on 10/28/2015
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    Cantor Berris was a wonderful person to work with! From our first phone conversation to our first meeting, he was a pleasure. Planning a wedding can have it's stressful moments, but it was lovely to work with someone so genuinely happy for us and helpful in so many ways. Our ceremony was the perfect blend of religious tradition and modern day words of blessing and encouragement. We had two ceremonies, one in a church and a second Jewish ceremony prior to our reception. Cantor Berris was accommodating and understanding of both religions and beautifully captured the Jewish tradition while understanding both faiths were present. We received many compliments and praise on Cantor Berris and I would recommend him to any friend looking for a Jewish Ceremony or interfaith ceremony.
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/05/2015
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    Cantor Neil Berris, we cannot say enough nice things about this man. From the very first time we contacted him it was like a breath of fresh air. Scott and I had spent a considerable amount of time researching and contacting officiants that would perform an interfaith marriage. We were in complete shock to find that although the state of marriage has evolved in this country, as have the ideas about what constitutes a marriage have evolved, it is still not acceptable in some faiths to have an interfaith marriage. We were beating our heads against the wall when trying to speak to anyone that could perform the ceremony. Then a shining light came into our world when Cantor Neil Berris agreed to perform our wedding ceremony - my husband is Jewish (reform) and I am evangelical. When we first booked Cantor Berris he suggested that we should include some representation of my faith and so we incorporated Reverend Orlando Ortiz (who is my uncle). Cantor Berris not only worked amazingly well with my uncle to finalize the wedding ceremony but he also took charge when we needed him to (no small task in my family). Beyond the efforts in the ceremony and planning process he was also incredibly kind to us and spoke freely with us about the challenges of our marriage as well as the blessings of it. We can't thank Cantor Berris enough for traveling out to fire island to perform our sunset ceremony or for being so kind to us and our families and encouraging as well. He was amazing and very appreciated.
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    User2252375 Sent on 08/02/2015
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    My husband and I were resigned to the fact that when we got married we would both have to sacrifice aspects of our Jewish and Catholic faiths. We nixed a church wedding and started looking for a priest and rabbi to do a joint ceremony. The results were disastrous and we started looking into non-denominational ministers. Luckily, a friend reached out with a recommendation...Interfaith Clergy Network.

    We quickly jumped on a call with Cantor Neil Berris. It all seemed too good to be true after weeks of dead ends. Even our parents were super skeptical. But after meeting in person with Cantor Berris and Reverend Richard Rusconi we knew it was exactly as promised.

    We worked with Cantor Berris on the ceremony script, weaving in both jewish and christian traditions, and the Ketubah. In the meantime, Reverend Rusconi worked on our dispensation with the Catholic Church, which was particularly important to my family and something we never dreamed of getting, and the marriage license.

    As many couples know, there’s a lot that goes into planning a wedding, but Cantor Berris and Reverend Rusconi made their part very easy for us. By the time, the wedding day arrived, we had put our trust in their hands and had to see how it went. The result? One of the most beautiful ceremonies, in my humble opinion. The two worked together as if they had been friends all of their lives, expertly explaining different aspects of our faiths. Two months later, we’re still receiving compliments on the ceremony. They were an absolute hit, but more importantly they represented everything that our interfaith relationship stands for.
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    It took my husband and I a while to find an officiant/officiants that truly understood us and what we were looking for in our wedding ceremony. We wanted a pair that would represent both our faiths (I'm Catholic and he's Jewish), and honor the unique union we have together. That is exactly what we found in Cantor Berris and Father Ditzel. They were amazing from our first phone call to the day of! My favorite part about working with them was that they took great care in getting to know us individually and as a couple in order to accurate represent us on the big day. Everything was exactly how we wanted it, and both Cantor Berris and Father Ditzel were extremely reassuring throughout the entire process. After the ceremony everyone came up to us saying how beautiful it was, and how they wished they had incorporated their different faiths into their service like we had. It was simply the best. I feel so lucky to have found them to officiate on our big day!
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    Val Sent on 05/26/2015
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    My ceremony was very important to me (of Catholic faith) and my fiance (of Jewish faith). During our early relationship, we were concerned that our different religions would be an obstacle to overcome as we began to build a life together. From the first encounter with Cantor Berris, we changed our minds about that completely. Cantor Berris made us realize that our different faiths made us unique and as strong as any couple and he helped us to create the interfaith ceremony of our dreams. Our families had no idea what to expect in an interfaith ceremony and frankly, neither did my husband or I. Cantor Berris provided us with premarital coaching via Skype on several occasions that got us through our most challenging wedding-planning stresses! Reverend Ditzell was an incredible co-officiant with Cantor Berris and the pair worked amazing together--professional, light-hearted, passionate about their mission and they took the lead. The result was a divine ceremony that our friends and family keep commenting on "the best ceremony I've ever been to!". It was incredibly personalized, moving and romantic and I highly recommend Interfaith Clergy Services to any couple who is unsure where to begin!
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    I have never before attended a wedding where everyone had so many genuine compliments about the ceremony! The first thing guests said to us was that the ceremony was so beautiful & the officiants, Cantor Neil Berris & Monsignor Richard Rusconi, were amazing, sweet & even funny. Catholics, Jewish people & even non-religious people all loved the way our traditions were combined so smoothly & with respect. My husband & I & our families were so touched by the officiants kind words & demeanor, & the overall loveliness of the ceremony.
    Before finding Interfaith Clergy online, my fiancé & I were nervous about finding Catholic & Jewish officiants who would work together. I had spoken to the priest at my church & I was very unhappy with his attitude. My fiance’s rabbi was ill. We found this service while googling interfaith weddings, but I was somewhat skeptical about using a service we found online. However, right away Cantor Berris showed me that he is a good person who really wants to help people. He traveled to meet with us at my parent’s house & we were all very pleased. He asked us about our relationship & things that were important to us in a ceremony. Monsignor Rusconi, the Catholic representative for our ceremony, traveled to meet us at Steve’s parent’s house. He is equally as wonderful, & he assured me that our marriage would be officially recognized by the Catholic Church. He is a retired monsignor, in good st&ing with the Roman Catholic Church.
    After booking we continued to receive regular communications from them. Cantor Berris helped us find beautiful ketubahs from artist Karla Gudeon. Monsignor Rusconi helped us ensure all of our marriage license paperwork was in order.
    My husband & I were so happy & relieved that we found such kind, open-minded religious figures to marry us. Thanks to Cantor Berris & Monsignor Rusconi we had a beautiful, memorable, religious ceremony that families, friends, & my husband & I will always happily remember.

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    I was raised Roman Catholic and my husband was raised Jewish but neither of us are especially religious. We had a really difficult time figuring out how to honor the traditions of our cultures/religions without being overtly religious. When I spoke to Cantor Neil Berris for the first time, we spoke for an hour and I told him all about our concerns and the pressure we were getting from families. He was so understanding and kind and my husband and I were so impressed with him when we met in-person to go over our options. Throughout the wedding planning process, the Cantor was very easy to get in touch with and very open to our constant questions, edits to the ceremony and special requests. We had the Cantor and Reverend Gambuzza officiate our ceremony and it was just perfect. It's been over a month and people are still RAVING about how beautiful, meaningful and different our ceremony was. I've had at least 5 of our single friends ask for the companies' details because they want a ceremony just like ours. It was so special and it was a perfect representation of us as a couple and a tribute to both of our families.
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    Cantor Neil Berris allowed us to personalize the ceremony as we chose. He met with us at our home to discuss everything! He was personabale, great and always had a smile!

    We had a few guests tell us that he was the best they've seen!

    Thanks for everything!!
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    Great organization. Cantor Berris was like our grandfather. We felt like we knew him for years. It was an incredible, interfaith ceremony.
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    Nicole Sent on 11/20/2012
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    Rabbi Claire Green and Father Frank Maione performed our interfaith ceremony. Every detail of the ceremony was beautiful!! Rabbi Green took the time to communicate all the aspects and was a pleasure to work with. The energy and passion they both brought to the ceremony was welcoming and will never be forgotten.
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    what a wonderful service interfaith clergy has going on...after filling out an inquiry form online I quickly received a call back from Rabbi Berris, who assured me that despite the calendar difficulties our wedding date brought on (good friday/day before passover) he would find the right officiants for us...I can say with confidence that he did not disappoint, setting us up with Father John Malone and his son Cantor Neil Berris who both did a spectacular job working with us to plan the ceremony & in officiating over it...truly a great service to check out if you're looking for a priest/rabbi tandem for your ceremony
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    We had Rabbi Paul Swerdlow and Father John Malone co-officiate our wedding ceremony. They work together full-time during the week at the VA Hospital on Long Island, and often perfom weddings together on weekends. When we met them we immediately knew that we wanted them to officiate at our ceremony. The priest even said he would throw in an Irish Blessing knowing that my husband's grandmother was Irish. The cermomy flowed so nicely, with Rabbi Swerdlow and Father Malone taking turns leading the ceremony. It was just as we had expected. Many of our guests said that they had never seen an interfaith ceremony before and they were so impressed.
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    We are an interfaith couple and were married by a Priest and a Rabbi. We found Interfaith Clergy and couldn't be happier. Father Maione and Rabbi Berris have been working together for a very long time and they know exactly what they are doing. There ceremony was beautiful and they were open to add anything we wanted to make it more personal. They are true professionals and we got many compliments on our ceremony.
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    After all the time I spent worrying about our interfaith ceremony, it was actually the easiest thing to plan thanks to ICN. We had Cantor Berris and Father Maione, and they seemlessly worked together to make our wedding beautiful, traditonal, and unique. Everyone cried!
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    I can't tell you how much my husband and I and all our guests enjoyed the interfaith ceremony performed by Dr. Joe and Rabbi Berris. It was definitely our favorite part of the wedding and everyone commented on how special it was. From the time we first met Dr. Joe in October to our wedding in June, we always felt a special connection with him. During our initial meeting, he really took the time to get to know us and learn about our relationship. And because he’s also a licensed therapist, you get a sense that he’s really listening while also providing meaningful insights. I hope our relationship with him continues for years to come.
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