Cantor Marianne Styles
Providing joyous song and prayer for synagogue services 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 on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Cantor Marianne has served over 20 years as a Hebrew school teacher and music director, service and song leader, and Torah/Haftorah reader. 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 University of Delaware and Delaware Law School.
UJUC Member
The UJUC is a union of Jewish communities that recognizes the uniting presence of a Universal God, our Source, and the loving light of community.
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.
I'm happy to co-officiate weddings with court officiants and clergy from other faiths.
Let's discuss your vision.
Interfaith
December 2023 interfaith Chanukah Menorah lighting in Easton, Maryland. State and local officials, community leaders, Temple members and local residents joined together for an evening of joyful song.
Keeping Connected
December 2022 Drive-in Chanukah Menorah lighting in Easton, Maryland. We also broadcast live for remote participants streaming on the Temple B'Nai Isreal Face Book page.
Community Involvement
Cantor Styles serves on the Board of Directors for the Dorchester Center for The Arts (DCA) in Cambridge Maryland. Cantor Styles also served on the Board for the Support Center for Child Advocates (SCCA) and was a volunteer attorney for the SCCA, representing abused children in Philadelphia's foster system.
In Person or Remote
Fully remote capable for virtual 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.
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 addition of all the Jewish traditional elements was very moving and just right. The "Goldilocks" of Judaism, for sure! ~ P.G."
Endorsments
Chelsea and Daniel G.
Chelsea and Daniel G.
Chelsea and Daniel G.
Jeff and Noelle R.
Chelsea and Daniel G.
Chelsea and Daniel G.
"Thank you again for playing such beautiful music at our wedding, Jeff and I really enjoyed every minute of it!! Thank you!!"