Services.
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Ritual and Inspiration.
Rabbi Cantor Linda Bernstein brings a warmth and high level of professionalism to the congregation to enhance their ritual experience. Linda's spirituality shines through as she leads congregational prayers and singing as well as provides the sermon and other inspirational lessons from the parsha of the week. She is primarily accustomed to the Conservative movement's practices, but is adaptable to other denominations and non-traditional settings. She can serve as a fill in rabbi/cantor on a one time or recurring basis during vacations, sabbaticals, or during a clergy search.
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Life Cycle Events.
Rabbi Cantor Linda Bernstein is available to officiate at your upcoming life cycle event, whether it be a wedding, funeral, b'nai mitzvah or birth ceremony. She brings her knowledge of the rituals and their meaning, ability to sing and lead the service, but also her personable style that puts everyone at ease. She will take the time needed to get to know your family in advance and customize her words and actions to meet your desires and wishes within halakhic boundaries and required practices.
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Pastoral Care and Advocacy.
Rabbi Cantor Linda Bernstein provides spiritual and emotional support to those who are bereaved, the sick and dying. She has a year of formal clinical pastoral education that has prepared her for this role. She has also had decades of experience working with family members who have had mental health challenges. Her caring and good listening skills help to boost the spirits of all those she encounters. She can also serve as a medical advocate for your loved one as she also has a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and decades of experience as a clinical pharmacist. She is familiar with medical terminology and knows how to optimize the "system" for the benefit of patients.