Cantor Marianne Styles
Providing joyous song and prayer for religious services at the synagogue and life cycle events.
610-505-8907
About
Hazzan (Cantor) Marianne Styles graduated from and was ordained by the Rabbinical and Cantorial Seminary of the Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute (JSLI) in NYC and is a member of the Women Cantor's Network. A former native of Chester County PA now residing in South Carolina, Cantor Marianne has served over 20 years in various roles, including Hebrew school teacher, music director, service and song leader, and Torah/Haftorah reader during religious services. She also served as a “weaver” for the Jewish Women’s Archives Women of Valor project and on the Board and as a facilitator for the Anti-Defamation League’s “No Place for Hate” program. Marianne is a graduate of the University of Delaware and Delaware Law School.
UJUC Member
The UJUC is a union of Jewish communities that acknowledges the uniting presence of a Universal God, our Source, and the loving light of community, offering various religious services to support this mission. UJUC Home | The Union of Jewish Universalist Communities
Wedding Officiant
A wedding is a sacred loving union that should express who you are as individuals and as a couple. I welcome all couples and am proud to celebrate marriage equality. I will work with you to create a personalized ceremony that combines your ideals and traditions, including religious services that reflect your beliefs. I'm happy to co-officiate weddings with court officiants and clergy from other faiths. Let's discuss your vision.
Interfaith
The interfaith Chanukah Menorah lighting in Easton, Maryland, brought together state and local officials, community leaders, Temple members, and local residents for an evening of joyful song, celebrating the spirit of religious services in the community.
Keeping Connected
In December 2022, we held a Drive-in Chanukah Menorah lighting in Easton, Maryland, which was part of our religious services. We also broadcasted live for remote participants streaming on the Temple B'Nai Israel Facebook page.
Community Involvement
Cantor Styles has served on the Board of Directors for the Dorchester Center for The Arts (DCA) in Cambridge, Maryland. In addition to his contributions in the arts, Cantor Styles has also been involved in religious services and has served on the Board for the Support Center for Child Advocates (SCCA). He was a volunteer attorney for the SCCA, representing abused children in Philadelphia's foster system.
In Person or Remote
Fully remote capable for virtual religious services, life cycle events, and education.
Playing for Jewish Heritage Night for the Phillies!
After a number of years as lead singer for the popular local “big band” Klezmer Klassics, Cantor Marianne now enjoys performing a range of traditional and modern liturgical music as a solo vocalist/guitarist during religious services.
Collaborative Ceremonies
I wanted to personally thank you for your role in officiating at our son Daniel's wedding to Chelsea last weekend. It was a wonderfully collaborative ceremony; I loved the way you and Grace so effortlessly complemented each other, and the inclusion of all the Jewish traditional elements during the religious services was very moving and just right. The 'Goldilocks' of Judaism, for sure! ~ P.G.
Endorsements
Gigi
Emily and Brian C.
Bea's Bat Mitzvah
Dear Marianne, Thank you so much for your role in creating such a wonderful Bat Mitzvah service for Bea. Your presence was a gift - and IS a gift to our congregation, enhancing our religious services. Laurie
Pillar of Temple B'nai Isreal
Chelsea and Daniel G.
Jeff and Noelle R.
Thank you again for playing such beautiful music during our religious services at the wedding; Jeff and I really enjoyed every minute of it!! Thank you!!