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Lifecycle Events

Celebrating Life’s Sacred Moments Together

Life is filled with beautiful milestones that deserve to be honored with meaning, warmth, and spiritual depth. At The Neshamah Institute, Rabbi Amy Rader brings over 25 years of experience creating personalized, heartfelt ceremonies for every significant moment in your journey – from welcoming new life to celebrating love and honoring end of life.

Baby Namings &
Simhat Bat Ceremonies​

Welcome your newest family member with a ceremony filled with joy, gratitude, and connection to generations past and future. Rabbi Rader creates beautiful baby naming and blessing ceremonies that celebrate your child's arrival and the values, hopes, and dreams you carry for them.
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Weddings &
Commitment Ceremonies

Your love story is unique, and your wedding ceremony should reflect exactly who you are as a couple. Whether you're interfaith, same-sex, traditionally observant, or completely new to Jewish practice, Rabbi Rader creates ceremonies that feel authentic to you while weaving in the beauty and wisdom of Jewish tradition.
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Funerals &
Memorial Services

In times of loss, Rabbi Rader brings profound compassion, spiritual wisdom, and a gentle presence that provides comfort when you need it most. With over two decades of experience walking alongside grieving families, she understands the sacred responsibility of honoring a life and supporting those left behind.
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Other Lifecycle Moments​​

Wedding Anniversary Blessings
Renewal of Wedding Vows
Adult B'nai Mitzvah
Conversion Ceremonies
House Blessings & Mezuzah Hangings
Healing Prayers & Support During Illness
Your story is sacred. Your moments matter.
You belong at Neshamah, and we’re honored to walk life’s journey with you.
Risa K Member since 2025

A Big Thank You to you Rabbi, for not only teaching my niece the Bat Mitzvah material, but more importantly, encouraging her to connect with her Jewish soul and bring more mitzvot into this world.

Beth M Member since 2019

We had the best experience with Neshamah getting out two children ready for their Bar and Bat Mitzvah. They both did the once a week Judaic Studies program with their friends and then the B’nai Mitzvah once a week studies. Rabbi Amy, Jennifer, Ellen and all of the staff create a very helpful, supportive and loving environment to learn in.

Laura B Member since 2024

Many family members told me that it was the most beautiful Bat Mitzvah they had ever attended! We are ETERNALLY grateful! THANK YOU !

Steve A Member since 2010

You instilled in Julia the confidence to learn and lead the whole service beautifully. Everyone loved the service and felt that it was the best one they had ever been to! 🙂 You are amazing and very inspirational and we truly appreciate all you did for our family.

Perri G Member since 2015

You were brilliant with our daughter and made this entire process ENJOYABLE. You nailed it … she truly enjoyed preparing for her Bat Mitzvah and was equally proud of herself. We were beside ourselves with pride on how wonderful she was.

Marcy M Member since 2015

The Bat Mitzvah service was upbeat, warm and enjoyable to be part of. I knew from the beginning we needed to be a part of Neshamah. We look forward to continuing our involvement within your special community!!

Andrea B Member since 2015

Thank you so much for today's lesson. Martin came home so happy, he had a blast doing the chocolate matzah.

Heather M Member since 2014

As far as tuition….worth every penny ;-)).

Tracy S Member since 2016

Both my girls got in the car last Tuesday so happy and eager to learn. My older daughter who has been to a few Hebrew schools said "this is the best Hebrew school I have ever been to!" Thank you so much, I am thrilled.

Stacey L Member since 2015

Our son really enjoyed it and not once complained about going to class which is unheard of from him!

Jodi F Member since 2017

Morgan loved it. She is so excited to show me that she knows the 3 letters and can write Shabbat. She asked if she can go more than once a week and said she wants to go ahead on the computer.