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Cantor Rebecca Garfein, celebrated mezzo-soprano and Cantor, has appeared in numerous concerts, cabarets and recitals throughout the United States, Israel, and Europe. Rebecca made her Carnegie Hall debut in a benefit concert for the Folksbiene Yiddish Theater featuring the acclaimed, Mandy Patinkin. Recently, Rebecca has been playing the role of “Fran Drescher” in Abigail Pogrebin’s musical, Stars of David all over the United States. Rebecca presented the concert and historic CD debut of her album, “Golden Chants in America...Commemorating 350 years of Jewish Music, 1654-2004” at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York. Dr. Ruth, who wrote the introduction to the CD, introduced the historic concert.
A native of Tallahassee, Florida, where her father was the Rabbi, Rebecca graduated cum laude from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music in Houston with a degree in vocal performance and opera. In 1993, she received her Master’s Degree in Sacred Music and Cantorial Investiture from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) and in May 2018, Rebecca received her Honorary Doctorate in Music from HUC-JIR. For 23 years, Rebecca served as Senior Cantor at Congregation Rodeph Sholom, NYC and was their first female Senior Cantor. Cantor Garfein is currently the Senior Cantor of Temple Sinai in New Orleans, LA.
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- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
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- Jewish
- Reform
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- Newlywed Life
- Getting Engaged
- Premarital Counseling
- Wedding
- Ceremony
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We had the incredible honor of having Cantor Garfein as our wedding officiant, and we can’t imagine anyone else bringing the warmth, depth, personalization, and love that she did to our ceremony. From the very beginning, Cantor Garfein showed an extraordinary commitment to making our day unique and reflective of who we are, both as individuals and as a couple. She made the journey all the way from New Orleans to New York, not only bridging that physical distance but truly connecting with us on a personal level. She took time to get to know our story, our values, and the diverse traditions that make our interfaith family so special. It was clear that her work went far beyond a script; she created a one-of-a-kind ceremony that felt intimate, meaningful, and inclusive of all our loved ones.
Cantor Garfein's dedication was evident in every step of the process, from her thoughtful preparations to her graceful delivery. On the big day, the weather threw a few challenges our way, but she commanded the ceremony with such poise and professionalism. Rain or shine, she remained focused on making the ceremony as beautiful as possible, guiding us and our guests with her calm and comforting presence. Her words were powerful and her ability to connect with everyone in the attendance was remarkable.
Our family and friends were moved by the heartfelt, custom ceremony she crafted for us, and we’re still receiving compliments on how unique and touching the experience was. Cantor Garfein gave us a wedding ceremony that not only reflected our love story but also embraced the richness of our faiths and families in a way we’ll never forget. She made our wedding day unforgettable, filled with love, joy, and true reverence. We cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for an officiant who cares deeply and wholeheartedly dedicates herself to making each couple’s day genuinely perfect. We feel beyond grateful to have shared this moment with her.
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New Orleans, Louisiana, New Orleans, LA | Louisiana, NYC tri-state area
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