The Guided Path with Rabbi Ziona Reviews

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• L P Sent on 01/02/2023
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  So grateful for Rabbi Ziona!

  Rabbi Ziona made herself available very last minute for our baby naming ceremony when our former arrangement fell through (and I'm glad it did). Rabbi Ziona was a true pleasure to work with and made the day beautiful and meaningful. Our family and friends had only good things to say about how she conducted the naming and how warm and sincere she was. I highly recommend her.

  Rabbi Ziona made herself available very last minute for our baby naming ceremony when our former arrangement fell through (and I'm glad it did). Rabbi Ziona was a true pleasure to work with and made the day beautiful and meaningful. Our family and friends had only good things to say about how she conducted the naming and how warm and sincere she was. I highly recommend her.
• Gail D. Sent on 03/12/2020
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  Fabulous!!!

  Rabbi Ziona officiated my Niece's wedding. It was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. She incorporated religion, life & love. Her beautiful aura was present. Rabbi Ziona, met with them a few times, so she was able to make this ceremony personal & special! She spoke about the bride and groom as if she had known them forever. I was beyond impressed! I will say at 62, this is the most beautiful ceremony I've ever been too. I highly recommend her she makes your day incredibly special.

  Rabbi Ziona officiated my Niece's wedding. It was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. She incorporated religion, life & love. Her beautiful aura was present. Rabbi Ziona, met with them a few times, so she was able to make this ceremony personal & special! She spoke about the bride and groom as if she had known them forever. I was beyond impressed! I will say at 62, this is the most beautiful ceremony I've ever been too. I highly recommend her she makes your day incredibly special.

  The Guided Path with Rabbi Ziona's reply:

  Dear Gail:
  Your warm words filled my heart. Thank you so much for taking the time to write. I will always remember your special blessing you gave to the couple... -:)
  Take good care,
  Rabbi Ziona
• Liz W. Sent on 05/27/2021
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  Lovely spiritual experience!

  Rabbi Ziona made us feel comfortable throughout and came to our rescue when we needed a new officiant for our postponement. She was a joy to work with and I think she helped us to deepen our connection to not only each other as a couple, but also our Jewish heritage.

  Rabbi Ziona made us feel comfortable throughout and came to our rescue when we needed a new officiant for our postponement. She was a joy to work with and I think she helped us to deepen our connection to not only each other as a couple, but also our Jewish heritage.
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• Glenn Sent on 07/21/2020
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  Bar Mitzvah with Rabbi Ziona - perfect!

  After Covid-19 forced us to cancel our son's Bar Mitzvah in Israel, we scrambled to find a local rabbi to officiate the ceremony that our son had prepared years for. When we contacted Rabbi Ziona over the phone, her warmth, sincerity, and competence were immediately evident. Rabbi Ziona did everything from helping us to prepare a comprehensive, organized, and heart-warming program to getting to know our family and what mattered most to us regarding this special event. She held multiple Zoom (video) calls with our son for several weeks to review his knowledge, polish his speeches, walk him through the ceremony, and understand his needs in addition to our own. We never felt nervous or alone in this potentially overwhelming process as Rabbi Ziona guided us every step of the way including recommending the items that we should have for the ceremony in our backyard (speakers, tent, podium, Kiddush cup, sturdy table for holding the torah, etc.). The actual ceremony went flawlessly. Rabbi Ziona conducted it with the same loving care that we came to expect of her and every single one of our family members and guests were equally impressed. Rabbi Ziona helped us create a special day for our entire family, especially our son who will remember it for the rest of his life. I wholeheartedly recommend her for any event in need of a Rabbi's services, her entire demeanor and capabilities are absolutely applicable in any situation.

  After Covid-19 forced us to cancel our son's Bar Mitzvah in Israel, we scrambled to find a local rabbi to officiate the ceremony that our son had prepared years for. When we contacted Rabbi Ziona over the phone, her warmth, sincerity, and competence were immediately evident. Rabbi Ziona did everything from helping us to prepare a comprehensive, organized, and heart-warming program to getting to know our family and what mattered most to us regarding this special event. She held multiple Zoom (video) calls with our son for several weeks to review his knowledge, polish his speeches, walk him through the ceremony, and understand his needs in addition to our own. We never felt nervous or alone in this potentially overwhelming process as Rabbi Ziona guided us every step of the way including recommending the items that we should have for the ceremony in our backyard (speakers, tent, podium, Kiddush cup, sturdy table for holding the torah, etc.). The actual ceremony went flawlessly. Rabbi Ziona conducted it with the same loving care that we came to expect of her and every single one of our family members and guests were equally impressed. Rabbi Ziona helped us create a special day for our entire family, especially our son who will remember it for the rest of his life. I wholeheartedly recommend her for any event in need of a Rabbi's services, her entire demeanor and capabilities are absolutely applicable in any situation.
• Jessica Sent on 01/05/2019
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  Immensely grateful

  We first contacted Rabbi Zelazo three months before our scheduled ceremony because our first officiant could no longer make it. Although we knew we had little to no time to talk things over again, Rabbi Zelazo kindly agreed to meet with us and made us feel welcome from the start. She was very accommodating and listened to all of our requests - she also agreed to Skype with us to make sure all details were taken care of and that everybody was on the same page. The ceremony itself was a delightful surprise. It made us laugh, it made us cry, and it made us fall more in love with each other than ever before. We went with an interfaith ceremony, and Rabbi Zelazo explained every saying and every tradition to those attending who were not familiar with them. We will surely cherish the memories we had together under the chuppah and the kind words chosen by Rabbi Zelazo to unify our love. She will surely always be part of one of the happiest moments of our lives.

  We first contacted Rabbi Zelazo three months before our scheduled ceremony because our first officiant could no longer make it. Although we knew we had little to no time to talk things over again, Rabbi Zelazo kindly agreed to meet with us and made us feel welcome from the start. She was very accommodating and listened to all of our requests - she also agreed to Skype with us to make sure all details were taken care of and that everybody was on the same page. The ceremony itself was a delightful surprise. It made us laugh, it made us cry, and it made us fall more in love with each other than ever before. We went with an interfaith ceremony, and Rabbi Zelazo explained every saying and every tradition to those attending who were not familiar with them. We will surely cherish the memories we had together under the chuppah and the kind words chosen by Rabbi Zelazo to unify our love. She will surely always be part of one of the happiest moments of our lives.

  The Guided Path with Rabbi Ziona's reply:

  It was a pleasure to be with you under the chuppah with laughter and tears. You were terrific to work with. My continual blessings for a beautiful life together.
• Dinagirsh50 Sent on 10/15/2018
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  Truly inspired

  We want to thank Rabbi Ziona Zelazo for putting her heart and soul into making our son's wedding so personal and special. The newly weds, our family and guests were truly inspired by Rabbi Zelazo ceremony.
  Thank you again for making our day so special.
  We will recommend you to all our family and friends!

  We want to thank Rabbi Ziona Zelazo for putting her heart and soul into making our son's wedding so personal and special. The newly weds, our family and guests were truly inspired by Rabbi Zelazo ceremony.
  Thank you again for making our day so special.
  We will recommend you to all our family and friends!
• Adam Sent on 06/07/2018
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  My wife found Rabbi Ziona after an exhaustive search in which many local rabbis were either booked for our popular May date and/or not interested in performing an interfaith service. After giving up hope on having a wedding full of Jewish tradition, Rabbi Ziona rescued us and was an integral part in the best day of our lives.
  
  Rabbi Ziona was extremely thoughtful in getting to know us. She worked with our schedules and communicated with us by phone, FaceTime, and in person. She guided us through some very thoughtful exercises that helped my wife and I reaffirm our love and cultivate some very personal material for her service. In particular Ziona knew our story, what mattered to us, and each other. In delivering her service she beautifully highlighted G-d's role in nature in a way that really honored our shared values and traditions.
  
  To anyone who is searching for a Rabbi with great spirit, energy, and love please contact Ziona and you will not be disappointed!

  My wife found Rabbi Ziona after an exhaustive search in which many local rabbis were either booked for our popular May date and/or not interested in performing an interfaith service. After giving up hope on having a wedding full of Jewish tradition, Rabbi Ziona rescued us and was an integral part in the best day of our lives.
  
  Rabbi Ziona was extremely thoughtful in getting to know us. She worked with our schedules and communicated with us by phone, FaceTime, and in person. She guided us through some very thoughtful exercises that helped my wife and I reaffirm our love and cultivate some very personal material for her service. In particular Ziona knew our story, what mattered to us, and each other. In delivering her service she beautifully highlighted G-d's role in nature in a way that really honored our shared values and traditions.
  
  To anyone who is searching for a Rabbi with great spirit, energy, and love please contact Ziona and you will not be disappointed!
• Andrea Sent on 03/07/2018
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  Rabbi Ziona was amazing! From start to finish she strived to make our wedding day special. She was very accommodating and worked with myself and my husband to truly make a ceremony special for us. After the ceremony we recieved countless compliments for her and the ceremony she performed. She is a very warm and genuine person and I highly recommend her.

  Rabbi Ziona was amazing! From start to finish she strived to make our wedding day special. She was very accommodating and worked with myself and my husband to truly make a ceremony special for us. After the ceremony we recieved countless compliments for her and the ceremony she performed. She is a very warm and genuine person and I highly recommend her.

  The Guided Path with Rabbi Ziona's reply:

  Hello: Thank you so much for sharing your feelings about your wedding ceremony. You are an amazing couple, which made it wonderful for me to officiate. Wishing a continuing beautiful life together.
• Samantha Sent on 01/02/2018
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  Amazing! Rabbi Ziona really made our entire wedding experience unique and special. In fact, a number of our guest commented on how thoughtful and beautiful our ceremony was. From the day we met, to our monthly discussions, to our wedding ceremony, Rabbi Ziona was always there to help answer questions or offer advice via phone, Skype, or in-person. She was particularly amazing at making sure our inter-faith ceremony held the best of both our views and values and was respectful of all in attendance. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, one that we would do all over again because our days together felt truly special and meaningful. Thank you, Rabbi Ziona!

  Amazing! Rabbi Ziona really made our entire wedding experience unique and special. In fact, a number of our guest commented on how thoughtful and beautiful our ceremony was. From the day we met, to our monthly discussions, to our wedding ceremony, Rabbi Ziona was always there to help answer questions or offer advice via phone, Skype, or in-person. She was particularly amazing at making sure our inter-faith ceremony held the best of both our views and values and was respectful of all in attendance. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, one that we would do all over again because our days together felt truly special and meaningful. Thank you, Rabbi Ziona!
• M Sent on 04/08/2018
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  The ceremony was absolutely beautiful, everything we wanted and more. Although there were 160 people in attendance, the ceremony felt intimate like it was just the few of us under the chuppah.
  Although we spoke before hand about specific aspects we did or did not want in our ceremony, Rabbi Zelazo kept certain details of the ceremony to herself until the day. What she didn’t tell us was how personal and specific our ceremony would be to us. From the description of the Ketubah we chose, to her address to us, our ceremony felt singular to the two of us and to the moment. Rabbi Zelazo has a way about her that makes you hang on her every word.
  We think the best indicator of the kind of ceremony Rabbi Zelazo officiates is that looking back the entire day of the wedding is a blur, but we remember the ceremony most vividly and that, we think, is a credit to Rabbi Zelazo.

  The ceremony was absolutely beautiful, everything we wanted and more. Although there were 160 people in attendance, the ceremony felt intimate like it was just the few of us under the chuppah.
  Although we spoke before hand about specific aspects we did or did not want in our ceremony, Rabbi Zelazo kept certain details of the ceremony to herself until the day. What she didn’t tell us was how personal and specific our ceremony would be to us. From the description of the Ketubah we chose, to her address to us, our ceremony felt singular to the two of us and to the moment. Rabbi Zelazo has a way about her that makes you hang on her every word.
  We think the best indicator of the kind of ceremony Rabbi Zelazo officiates is that looking back the entire day of the wedding is a blur, but we remember the ceremony most vividly and that, we think, is a credit to Rabbi Zelazo.
• Ilan Sent on 01/14/2018
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  It was a pleasure for me to work with Rabbi Ziona Zelazo at Tara Gimbel's wedding. Rabbi Zelazo was professional, very organized, flexible to my requests and selections that I interjected into the ceremony. She created a warm and personal environment for the young couple as she ably officiated at their wedding. It will remain as a moment to always remember by this couple and their families due to her special efforts.
  Cantor Ilan Mamber

  It was a pleasure for me to work with Rabbi Ziona Zelazo at Tara Gimbel's wedding. Rabbi Zelazo was professional, very organized, flexible to my requests and selections that I interjected into the ceremony. She created a warm and personal environment for the young couple as she ably officiated at their wedding. It will remain as a moment to always remember by this couple and their families due to her special efforts.
  Cantor Ilan Mamber

  The Guided Path with Rabbi Ziona's reply:

  Thank you, Cantor Ilan: It was so good to work together in the great wedding. Your chanting was amazing. All good things, Rabbi Ziona
• Maya Sent on 12/06/2017
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  Rabbi Ziona was amazing. She offered a real spiritual ceremony to touch on the important Jewish elements of my upbringing while also being considerate of my husbands atheist views. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room!!! She will absolutely do our renewal vows!

  Rabbi Ziona was amazing. She offered a real spiritual ceremony to touch on the important Jewish elements of my upbringing while also being considerate of my husbands atheist views. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room!!! She will absolutely do our renewal vows!
• Eric Sent on 09/04/2018
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  Rabbi Ziona presided over our Daughter's Hebrew Baby naming ceremony at our house last month, as she did for our Son's 2 1/2 years ago. She performed an extremely moving and heartfelt ceremony that was felt by my wife and I and all who attended. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to have Hebrew Baby naming ceremony for their children.

  Rabbi Ziona presided over our Daughter's Hebrew Baby naming ceremony at our house last month, as she did for our Son's 2 1/2 years ago. She performed an extremely moving and heartfelt ceremony that was felt by my wife and I and all who attended. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to have Hebrew Baby naming ceremony for their children.