Interfaith Clergy Network / Jewish Lifecycle Services

Interfaith Clergy Network / Jewish Lifecycle Services Established in 1971, the Interfaith Clergy Network is a group of seminary educated, compassionate, and highly experienced Jewish and Christian clergy.

Now over 50 years ago, Rabbi Shimon L. Berris, of blessed memory (2020) from Cherry Hill, New Jersey and his close friend and colleague, Reverend Justin Herbst, of blessed memory (2005), a Roman Catholic priest from Mount Holly, began to fulfill a mutual calling outside of the accepted institutional parameters of their individual faith communities. They recognized the opportunity to assist familie

s by co-officiating together at inter-religious life cycle celebrations and events. Since the inception of the Interfaith Clergy Network, our Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant clergy have officiated at thousands of Wedding ceremonies, Blessing, Naming, and Baptism ceremonies, Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations, and Memorial Services throughout the United States and in several other countries as well. Now directed by Cantor Neil A. Berris, our 23 current clergy associates are all seminary educated, with years of compassionate service and experience in synagogues, temples, parishes, congregations, and chaplaincies. With decades of pulpit, educational, youth and adult camping, and administrative experience, Cantor Berris is honored to offer your family his personal attention and sensitive approach in officiating at all life cycle rites and ceremonies of the Jewish faith, and together with any of our Christian colleagues or a priest, pastor, or minister, that you have chosen for your celebration.

A most perfect late summer wedding celebration for Rena and Dmitriy at the historic and stately Hempstead House, formerl...
08/30/2026

A most perfect late summer wedding celebration for Rena and Dmitriy at the historic and stately Hempstead House, formerly the Gould-Guggenheim Estate (circa 1912) at the Sands Point Preserve on Long Island’s North Shore 🌞! The elegance and beauty of this unique setting complemented the joy and excitement that this exquisite couple brought to their families, and so many friends, as Cantor Neil Berris led Rena and Dmitriy through a traditional and lighthearted wedding ceremony. Mazal Tov and congratulations to honored parents, Olga and Igor, Aleksander and Julia, Rena’s sister and MOH, Eva, Dmitriy’s brother and Best Man, Ben, beloved grandmothers, and everyone who showered their love and support over this ebullient bride and groom. Now off to the South of France 🇫🇷 for a memorable honeymoon! 🥂🫶

Jenn, Bryan, Sophie, and Jacob gathered their families at their lovely home in Fairfield, CT for the Jewish Naming ✡️ an...
08/30/2026

Jenn, Bryan, Sophie, and Jacob gathered their families at their lovely home in Fairfield, CT for the Jewish Naming ✡️ and Christian Baptism ✝️ of their beautiful daughter and sister, Sawyer Grace Burns! Reverend Anthony Gambuzza and Cantor Neil Berris shared these meaningful traditions in a most inclusive celebration that even impressed the Burns’ watchful Bernadoodle, Willa, who added her voice (bark!) to this joyous occasion. Mazal Tov and congratulations to all the honored grandparents, and extended family who embraced Sawyer with their inspiring readings, hugs, and kisses 😘 🫶!

A magnificent and loving family, and a unique, Thursday morning Bar Mitzvah celebration ✡️ at Mim’s in Roslyn Heights o...
08/30/2026

A magnificent and loving family, and a unique, Thursday morning Bar Mitzvah celebration ✡️ at Mim’s in Roslyn Heights on LI as Logan Jeremy Cymbler was called to the Torah for his first Aliyah! Cantor Neil Berris and Logan led a beautiful “Sha’charit” service with Logan wearing the Tefillin brought by Great Uncle Jeffrey, who received them from his late father, Irving. Mazal Tov and congratulations to Logan’s devoted parents, Jennifer and Adam, brothers, Harrison and Spencer, honored grandparents, and many extended family who all brought so much joy and warmth to this Simcha! 🌞

A very beautiful and memorable celebration of marriage for Sydnee Romano and Thomas (TJ) Aroksaar within the inspiring s...
08/10/2026

A very beautiful and memorable celebration of marriage for Sydnee Romano and Thomas (TJ) Aroksaar within the inspiring sanctuary of Temple Judea 🕍 in Manhassett on Long Island! Fabulous arrangements of White Roses and Calla Lilly’s graced their magnificent Chuppah as Cantor Neil Berris presided over Sydnee and TJ’s very personal and heartwarming ceremony following the traditional signing and witnessing of Sydnee and TJ’s completely unique Ketubah (they designed it!). A huge Mazal Tov and congratulations to our newest husband and wife, their devoted families, and so many friends who embraced them with their love and support! 🥂🫶

Mary and Ben had decided long ago that the most elegant and historic Bourne Mansion in Oakdale just off Long Island’s ma...
08/10/2026

Mary and Ben had decided long ago that the most elegant and historic Bourne Mansion in Oakdale just off Long Island’s magnificent South Shore would be the backdrop for celebrating their wedding day 🥂! Fr. Alessandro da Luz ✝️, pastor at the Zabransky family’s parish, St. Anthony of Padua (East Northport) and Cantor Neil Berris ✡️ shared a beautiful and inclusive ceremony with Mary and Ben’s families and guests filling the Mansion Ballroom to capacity… quite a way forward from their fortuitous first meeting in a class at LIU 🎓 Congratulations and a great Mazal Tov to this fabulous couple! 🫶

August 6, 2026 - 23 Av 5786ברוך דין האמת - Baruch Dayan HaEmetWith profound sadness and an abundance of love, I share wi...
08/06/2026

August 6, 2026 - 23 Av 5786

ברוך דין האמת - Baruch Dayan HaEmet

With profound sadness and an abundance of love, I share with all my friends and colleagues the passing of our mother, Linda Berris, Bubbe of seven grandchildren, and great grandmother of four, this morning in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Mom’s graveside service and interment has been arranged for Sunday, August 9th, 11 AM at New Montefiore Cemetery, 1180 Wellwood Avenue, West Babylon, NY (Long Island).

Our families are most grateful for the compassion and personal care that Mom received over the past year as a resident of Silver Healthcare in Cherry Hill. The entire staff always made a supreme effort to insure her comfort and wellbeing.

May the life and memory of Linda Berris,

ליבה בת אלחנן יצחק ואיידל

always be remembered for a blessing. זכרונה לברכה

Shabbat Nachamu… the holy day of Shabbat following the observance of Tisha B’Av 🕊️… transition and transformation from d...
07/24/2026

Shabbat Nachamu… the holy day of Shabbat following the observance of Tisha B’Av 🕊️… transition and transformation from despair, chaos, and destruction to hopeful reliance on scholarship, interpretation, and action! ✡️

A magnificent rendering of the “Chatimah”, the poignant closing of our blessing recited on all joyous occasions and the ...
06/20/2026

A magnificent rendering of the “Chatimah”, the poignant closing of our blessing recited on all joyous occasions and the first evening of every biblical Jewish holiday, festival, Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, as well as on Chanukah and Purim!

“Who has kept us living, sustained us, and brought us to this moment”! ✡️

Beautiful Layla Shea Parver becomes a Bat Mitzvah at Haute Durvo in Roslyn on LI… can you believe it! ✡️🎈What an amazing...
06/20/2026

Beautiful Layla Shea Parver becomes a Bat Mitzvah at Haute Durvo in Roslyn on LI… can you believe it! ✡️🎈What an amazing setting for this fabulous young woman, most devoted student with her brother, Zachary (Bar Mitzvah at CitiField in 2024 ⚾️🏟️!) for several years in our Jewish Learning group, and loving daughter to her parents, Jarett and Courtney. Layla and Cantor Neil Berris led a very lively Kabbalat Shabbat and evening service, with our Bat Mitzvah chanting her Torah portion so perfectly and with great confidence. Mazal Tov and congratulations to most honored grandparents, Manga, Pa Bob, and Pa Glenn, and everyone who joined this awesome family to embrace and support Layla at this unique Simcha! 🫶

The main deck of the restored tall ship “Moshulu”⛵️, permanently moored at Penn’s Landing in Center City - Philadelphia,...
06/15/2026

The main deck of the restored tall ship “Moshulu”⛵️, permanently moored at Penn’s Landing in Center City - Philadelphia, provided the historic setting for Jennifer and Shane’s twins, Logan Edward and Lauren Sophia to receive their Hebrew names… Lavi Zamir (Logan) and Leona Zimra (Lauren) from Cantor Neil Berris ✡️. Following their Naming, Fr. John Michael O’Sullivan ✝️ performed Logan and Lauren’s Christening in the warmth of a beautiful Spring morning embraced by family and many friends. Cantor Neil and Fr. John were so honored to reprise the ceremonies they had performed for big brother, Ryan Grant (2022) and big sister, Ashlyn Isabelle (2023). Mazal Tov and congratulations to this amazing family! 🎈🫶

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