Ritual & Officiation

As a ritual facilitator and creator, I support people and communities in marking moments that matter. I have designed wedding ceremonies; New Year’s rituals; rituals marking gender expansion and affirmation; interfaith and Jewish rituals; rituals to open protests and marches; rituals celebrating birthdays and life transition; and more.

If you’re interested in ritual creation, officiation, or facilitation services, contact me!

Testimonials

Wedding Officiant Testimonial

“Typically at weddings the ceremony is a formality guests have to get through so that they can then make their way to the open bar. That wasn’t the case for us. Because we hired Shir, our family and friends are still commenting on our ceremony years later. They say that they don’t normally cry at weddings but that our ceremony was the most meaningful and special service that they have ever been to. The most common phrase we hear: “There was not a dry eye in the house.” Shir took the time to incorporate our own take on spirituality, poems, and rituals with friends and family participation. We cherish our memories of our wedding ceremony which was so special and so “us,” we couldn’t have done it without Shir’s guidance, attentiveness and artistry.” - J

Gender Affirmation Ritual Leader

“Shir led a ritual that was holding, tender, playful, and serious before a life-changing surgery. It carried me through the preparation, into the operation, and well into recovery afterwards.” -A