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Rabbi Elyssa Cherney

Rabbi

On wedding day, you grow your community by joining two families together. I make sure you don't miss the opportunity to feel hope, love and a spark of holiness. Marriage is a moment in our lives where we are vulnerable with hearts wide-open! I create deeply personalized ceremonies, get to know you both and show up ready to help you feel present on your special day. In pre-marital counseling, I guide you through questions that will come up throughout your marriage. I show up ready to take you through this moment in your life and share your love story with your community. My ultimate goal is to support you through a lifelong marriage!

I have been a top officiant in Philadelphia and surrounding areas for a number of years. I build lifelong relationships with the families I serve and act as a guide on their spiritual journeys. I can't wait to get to know you and the hopes and dreams you have for the family you're building!

In three words: Fun, Reassuring, Supportive

Services

Ceremony types

  • Civil Union
  • Commitment Ceremony
  • Elopement
  • Interfaith Ceremony
  • Legal License Signing
  • Multicultural Weddings
  • Non-religious Ceremony
  • Religious
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious affiliations

  • Interfaith
  • Jewish
  • Secular
  • Spiritual

Reviews

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    Dylan S.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 23, 2026

    Rabbi Elyssa- Must Hire!

    We cannot recommend Rabbi Elyssa Cherney highly enough. We were introduced to her through a mutual friend whose siblings had used her as their wedding officiant, and from our very first conversation, it was clear that she was thoughtful, organized, and genuinely committed to creating a ceremony that reflected who we are as a couple. One of the things we appreciated most was how well she listened. Rather than fitting us into a pre-written template, she worked with us to build a ceremony that aligned perfectly with our beliefs, values, and vision for the day. She shared different versions of blessings and readings, ranging from traditional to more modern interpretations, which gave us the flexibility to thoughtfully tailor every aspect of the ceremony. In the months leading up to the wedding, we met with Rabbi Elyssa several times and went through what felt like meaningful pre-marital counseling. We talked about our past, present, and future together, and participated in communication and grounding exercises that helped us better understand each other as partners. These conversations also allowed Rabbi Elyssa to truly get to know us, which made her words during the ceremony feel deeply personal and authentic. On the wedding day, she beautifully led both our Ketubah signing ceremony for more than 60 guests and our wedding ceremony for 236 guests. Despite the size of the crowd, she made the experience feel intimate, personal, and meaningful. The ceremony was exactly what we hoped for.  Rabbi Elyssa was incredibly easy to work with throughout the entire process. She has a wonderful ability to make everyone feel included, which was especially important given the diversity of our guest list. We had guests from a wide range of religious backgrounds and levels of familiarity with Jewish traditions, and so many people commented afterward on how much they loved the ceremony and how welcomed they felt. What started as finding an officiant for our wedding quickly became a much more meaningful relationship. Rabbi Elyssa took the time to truly know us as individuals and as a couple, and we hope to continue building that relationship as we celebrate future Jewish life events and milestones.  If you’re looking for an officiant who will create a personalized ceremony, make all of your guests feel engaged and included, and become a trusted guide through important life moments, we wholeheartedly recommend Rabbi Elyssa Cherney. She played a huge role in making our wedding day so special, and we are incredibly grateful for her.

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    Kira T.

    Rating: 5
    •May 20, 2026

    Great rabbi!!

    We had a great experience with Rabbi Elyssa Cherney. She worked with our timeline and schedules. The ceremony was personal and touching.

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    Carly D.

    Rating: 5
    •May 6, 2026

    Highly Recommend Rabbi Elyssa!!

    Rabbi Elyssa was an incredible officiant. She led a beautiful ceremony that incorporated Jewish traditions and personal anecdotes. She also led a very special Ketubah signing before the ceremony. My favorite part, though, was when she guided my husband and me in a private grounding meditation and prayer. This truly helped calm my anxiety and feel ready for the festivities. We also had multiple meetings before the wedding, and she was always available for any questions that came up. I highly recommend Rabbi Elyssa for any life event!

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    Rachel

    Rating: 5
    •Aug 17, 2025

    Wonderful contribution to interfaith ceremony

    We loved working with Rabbi Elyssa! We had a Jewish-Hindu interfaith wedding, co-officiated by Rabbi Elyssa and a Hindu priest, and we are so grateful to her for the thoughtfulness, open-mindedness, and execution/organization that she brought to the planning process. We'd highly recommend Rabbi Elyssa to anyone planning a traditional or nontraditional Jewish ceremony -- for the latter, especially, we found that there are very few people like her. We are so glad we had her as a part of our wedding!

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    Ashley

    Rating: 5
    •Aug 11, 2025

    Like having a friend guide you

    Rabbi Elyssa was incredibly supportive throughout wedding planning. She provided one-on-one sessions for marriage counseling and took the time to not only explain the Jewish wedding traditions but helped us create our own unique ceremony. One of our favorite parts of our wedding was our Ketubah signing ceremony where she held space for us to catch our breath before we walked down the aisle. Rabbi Elyssa also did a magnificent job co-hosting an interfaith union. Finally, she made herself available as we navigate our first year of marriage together. We highly recommend Rabbi Elyssa for your future wedding!

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