Choose Chantor Mitzi as your wedding officiant—a remarkable blend of Cantorial Soloist and Certified Chaplain, dedicated to making your wedding day an extraordinary celebration of love and tradition. From her early days on the pulpit at Temple Isaiah in West Los Angeles to her current role as the full-time Cantor at the Jewish Community of Ojai, Mitzi brings a wealth of experience and heartfelt passion to every ceremony she officiates.

With a master’s degree in Jewish Studies and Chaplaincy Certification from the Academy for Jewish Religion, CA, Mitzi has been enchanting congregations since 2001. Her journey has taken her to various synagogues across California, teaching Bar/Bat Mitzvah students, leading High Holyday services, and serving as a year-round Cantor. Each experience has only deepened her commitment to celebrating love in all its forms.

For Mitzi, officiating wedding ceremonies is a true joy. She masterfully weaves together the elements of a traditional Jewish wedding with the unique love story of each couple, creating a ceremony that is both deeply meaningful and uniquely personal. Whether you come from a Reform, Conservative, Humanist, or Reconstructionist background—or any combination thereof—Chantor Mitzi ensures your wedding reflects your individuality under the Chuppah.

Comfortable with interfaith Jewish weddings, Mitzi’s sensitivity to the needs and desires of both partners guarantees a ceremony that honors both traditions in harmony. She believes the world is large enough to embrace the diverse customs and rituals of all people, united under the same Chuppah roof.

Traveling across Southern California, Chantor Mitzi’s presence brings warmth, tradition, and a touch of magic to every wedding she officiates. Let her be the one to celebrate your love story in a way that is as timeless and unique as the bond you share.

Fun Facts:

Favorite Quote: “Everybody knows in their bones that something is eternal, and that something has to do with human beings. All the greatest people ever lived have been telling us that for five thousand years and yet you’d be surprised how people are always losing hold of it.” – Thorton Wilder, “Our Town”

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Tillamook Huckleberry Mountain Ice Cream

Soundtrack to your life: Wind Beneath My Wings

Favorite Disney Movie: Well, it’s a Disney-Pixar film: “Finding Nemo”.

Favorite Memory: Getting to hold my two sons, right after they were born.