Mark the arrival of a new child into your family with a Jewish ceremony of welcoming.

Welcome a new child into your family and the Jewish people with a meaningful, joyful ceremony created just for you. Rabbi Melissa B. Simon works with families to craft rituals that honor their values, traditions, and hopes for their child. Each ceremony begins with a preparation session and can take place in the comfort of your home.

Whether you’re planning a Brit Bat (a naming ceremony for a daughter) or a Bris (a circumcision and naming for a son), welcoming a child through another Jewish ritual, or marking this moment with a child of any age, Rabbi Simon will help you create a celebration that feels personal, authentic, and full of meaning.

Rabbi Simon is not a mohel (a person trained to perform ritual circumcision), but she can partner with a local mohel to lead a complementary ritual alongside a Brit Milah.

Rabbi Simon officiates funerals, burials and memorial services.

Rabbi Melissa B. Simon approaches funerals, burials, and memorial services with compassion, care, and a deep respect for the life being honored and the people who are grieving.

She works with families to create sacred, meaningful rituals that reflect their loved one’s life, values, and wishes. Whether you are planning a burial, a service following cremation, or a memorial gathering, Rabbi Simon will help you find words, traditions, and moments of connection to honor your loved one and support those who mourn.