

I am honored by the praise I have received for "a deft ability to bring authentic Judaism" and an "inclusive atmosphere, celebration and sanctity together" at these ceremonies. Yet, it is the work I do connecting with each and every person before and after the ceremony that people say sets me apart and greatly deepens their experience.
I would be happy to speak with you about Weddings, Bris & Baby namings, Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah lessons or ceremonies, House Blessings, or Funerals & Memorial Services.
Video Introduction to Rabbi Yitzhak Miller
All communications with Rabbi Miller are held in strictest confidence. Testimonials are published with full permission of their authors. To submit a testimonial, please use the "contact" form.
Marriage Counseling - Rabbi Miller Saved Our Marriage
"It's like I'm in a new marriage, but it's with the same person!"
Luke Jackson
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Conversion - Forever Grateful
"Rabbi Yitzi instantly made me feel very comfortable & welcome"
Andrea Vasquez
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Grief Counseling - We are very very glad we know him
"Rabbi Yitzi’s kindness and caring was truly God-sent."
Helene and Andy Hale
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This program made my Bat Mitzvah more meaningful to me
"When I started to work on Rabbi Miller's program two years ago, I have to a ..."
Shira Rich
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An Incredible Asset
"Rabbi Yitzhak Miller is a man of many talents: • He is a gifted teacher; ..."
Randy Lester-Wilson
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Jewish Study - Opening new doors
"Undertaking a course of study with Rabbi Yitzhak Miller opened new doors in ..."
JW--Riverside
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Spiritual Weddings - Juxtaposing our Love for Each Other
"What we received was an authentic expression of all the things we wanted in our wedding"
Mike Lichty & Carol Bogardus
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Community Catalyst
"It has been my pleasure to work closely with Rabbi Miller. His ready availa ..."
Miriam Padilla
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Interfaith Education
"When my congregation recently began to seek a clearer understanding of othe ..."
Rev. Matthew Crary
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Support
"When my father died, Rabbi Miller gave me kind and understanding support. ..."
Michael Heil
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"I am thoroughly thankful to have experienced Rabbi Yitzi's energy, intellect, perspective and most of all his guidance"
Carson Smith
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Funeral and Memorial Services
If you are clicking on this page for anything beyond idle curiosity or educational information, please accept my condolences.
Whether you are seeking specifically religious support from a Rabbi, or just support from me as a clergyperson experienced helping people at times like these, I am here to help you.
If you are reading this page in an “at-need” situation (you have an impending death or a loved one between death & funeral), the 3 people you need to be in contact with promptly are:
a) me
b) the funeral home or mortuary
c) the cemetery
Each of the above entities will likely have scheduling constraints.
DO NOT MAKE ANY “FINAL” ARRANGEMENTS UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ALL THREE OF US
The time between the death of a loved one and the funeral or memorial service is the only time in a Jewish person’s life when there are no religious obligations on them. Why is this important? It demonstrates how truly difficult a time it is—the demands and expectations of family and friends; the questions, guilt, regrets, relief, shock, and/or exhaustion; the overwhelming number of things to be done—this time, above all else, is a time for kindness to self.
Your friends, your family, your community are—with any luck—available to help. LET THEM.
And I’m here. Give me a call and I will be honored to help however I can.
Click here for an overview of a Jewish Funeral or Memorial Service
Click here for a brief overview of the Jewish Mourning Process
I look forward to speaking with you.
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