Testimonials

Wow, what a whirlwind this has all been! I can't believe it's almost been three weeks since the wedding. Ted and I truly cannot thank you enough for the beautiful ceremony that you and Father John orchestrated on June 14th... You both put so much time and energy not only into the ceremony but also into getting to know both Ted and me individually and as a couple… We are extremely blessed to have had the opportunity to not only have you as our officiant but also to have met you in life… You have taught us so much throughout our journey over the past year about  religion, life & love.

— Erica and Ted

How can we find words to adequately express our gratitude and joy for the generosity, creativity, expertise, and love you brought to the wedding ceremony itself and to the preparation with Alissa and Kinal across the miles! . . . this was an inclusive and positive experience for them and a supportive foundation for future exploration of religion and traditions.

— Amy

Thank you so much for everything. You helped me understand my whole [Torah] portion and be creative with my divar [insights into Torah text]. Without you, none of that would have been possible. 

— Alana

Working with Em for my son’s bar mitzvah was a fantastic experience. She is able to take the ancient texts and connect them to today’s world. As a parent I often listened to the lessons, then my son and I had engaging follow up discussions. I was learning along with him.

—Adam

I was so moved hearing [Rabbi Em’s] beautiful English translation overlaid and lifted with the Torah trope. A revelation!

—Dru

Thank you so very much for the wonderful wedding ceremony you performed for my daughter, Rachel. You kept your calm during the dj's equipment malfunction, and we just loved everything you said. We particularly enjoyed how you explained the Hebrew and religious symbolism. Our friends commented on what a great job you did, and we could not be happier with you. 

—Edith

Rabbi Mueller officiated at the funeral of my grandmother with such love and presence. She was peaceful, grounded, and spiritual. She helped us to experience our grief safely, and though it may sound odd, joyfully.

— Claire 

You provided such a warm, personalized and thought-provoking experience as we prepared for our daughter, Leah's, Bat Mitzvah. Leah truly connected with you and looked forward to your regular meetings. You struck a great balance of challenging our daughter while also maintaining a flexible and caring approach. And we appreciate your reaching out to family members to make sure they played an important role. So many friends and family members commented on the unique, individualized, and touching aspects of the service. We will always remember the special experience of working with you. 

— Sara

 
As an interfaith couple, it was important to us that our ceremony strike the right notes and incorporate both of our backgrounds—a task that Rabbi EM delivered on in a touching and non-contrived way. We are blessed to have had her guidance and mentorship through one of the most significant experiences of our lives. Rabbi Em is a thoughtful, caring, intuitive, and deep individual, and we cannot recommend her enough! 

— Danny & Becky

Thank you for turning our baby naming into a very special occasion. Your warm and welcoming presence made everyone feel comfortable. You were able to lead our friends and relatives through a ceremony that was unfamiliar to them in a way that helped them feel involved and included. 

— Emily and Rahul

Rabbi Mueller officiated at a customized baby naming ceremony for my granddaughter, the child of a loving Jewish/Hindu mixed marriage. She took time to interview everyone involved, and created a beautiful, song filled, and joyous celebration, including the traditions of both families in a respectful and meaningful way.

— Roberta 

We don't know how to begin to thank you for officiating our wedding. .. it was one of the most wonderful experiences of our lives and it would never have been the same without your help, dedication, and care. You gave us countless ideas on how to make the ceremony our own, but without ever being assertive or demanding, and made sure that we had everything in order to make the ceremony as special as possible. Your warm, loving demeanor, your energy, and your consistent optimism throughout the process is fantastically uplifting and infectious—attributes that are so valuable during the stressful process of planning a wedding. 

— Sarah and Cory

I remember you were singing and my granddaughter started dancing and you asked her up to the bima and it was joyous, a great tribute to my mother. You spent a lot of time with us before the funeral to select stories and memories of my mother to incorporate into the service. You made the service personal, comfortable, so all of us who wanted to say something were able to. 

—Susan