Professional Title and Name: Miriam S. Jerris, Ph.D., Humanist Minister and Rabbi
Address: 10544 Lincoln Dr, Huntington Woods, MI 48070
Area of Residence: Metro Detroit
Locations served: Michigan, Northern Ohio, Southwestern Ontario
Ordained by: The Humanist Society and the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism
Date Ordained: 1985, 2001
Professional Memberships: The Humanist Society, Association of Humanistic Rabbis, Michigan Board of Rabbis
Education: M.A. in Near Eastern Studies, M.A. in Humanistic and Clinical Psychology, Ph.D. in Jewish Studies
I Believe... that ceremonies are a reflection of our values and our identities. As a Humanist Celebrant and Rabbi, I strive to create authentic, personal, humanistic, egalitarian, inclusive, respectful, inspirational and moving experiences whatever the background of the individual or individuals involved. I believe in the celebration of differences.
Services provided: Baby Namings, Weddings, Commitment Ceremonies, Re-affirmation Ceremonies, Coming of Age Ceremonies, Memorials and Funerals, pre-marital, marital and personal growth counseling.
Specializing in: Humanist, multi-cultural ceremonies, commitment ceremonies and legal same-sex marriages in Ontario, personalized ceremonies .
Fees: Upon Request
To contact: Telephone:
1-800-696-0380, 248-543-7396
Additional Information: I have been working in this field for more than 21 years and still find every experience to be fresh, exciting and inspirational. I am privileged and honored to do this work.
Brief excerpts from testimonials:
“Miriam, your warm and generous spirit combined with loving and powerful words moved not only us, but everyone attending. Thank you for nurturing us before the ceremony and continuity to support us in spirit. With all the love and gratitude in the universe.” -- Matt and Lulu
“Dear Miriam, It’s taken me a week to settle down enough to write you. I have to tell you that my dreams were exceeded with the wedding starting with you. People are continually calling me to compliment the ceremony. Their words are “normally mid way through a ceremony you lose interest. We couldn’t wait to hear what she was going to say next.” To me that is the height of perfect. My daughter and son were thrilled and so were Mark and I. You did a most amazing job! We all thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” – Dana, Bobby, Mark and Tara.
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I pledge to respect and honor all people regardless of race, religion, national origin, faith practices, personal beliefs, and sexual orientations.
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I agree to enter into this covenant of professionals, and will uphold the highest standards of integrity, honor and professionalism. I am joining as a member of this esteemed organization in the spirit of brotherhood/sisterhood, peace and tolerance for all, and with a commitment to interfaith respect. My personal profile information is forthright and honest.
I am not joining in order to proselytize my own personal beliefs, but to honor the individual beliefs and spirituality of others. If any of the beliefs and requests of my clients interferes with my own personal standards, I will politely decline their business and refer them back to InterfaithOfficiants.com so they may choose another Officiant who can help them.
Signature and Date:____Miriam S. Jerris, 8/24/06_______________________________________________________
