Jewish Ceremonies

"WOW!"

Nora
10/11/24
"Thank you so much, Judd! We were so pleased with everything, and your music was amazing as always. Your skillful work with Tali enabled this all. Thank you so much for making this an event we will remember forever! Thank you! With much gratitude."

Kevin, Ingrid, Tali, and Eli
9/6/24
"I can't even say enough to explain how grateful I am for you. You spent so much time making sure I knew all of my Hebrew and you really made my bat mitzvah such a special occasion. I will miss our conversations 1 on 1, but I will see you when I help with bet sefer."

Sasha
8/24/24
"Thanks so much for leading our memorial service. We all so appreciate your participation in this important part of our family's story!"

Carol
8/12/24
"Hey Judd. Your band was awesome at the Jazz Shabbat. And you and the keyboard were wonderful at the Bas Mitzvah!"

Al
8/2/24 and 8/3/24
"Thank you, Judd. I am very sad that I don't get to study and learn prayers and Torah in the same way. I will miss going in and studying with you. You were very patient and helpful. I am so blessed that out of all the people that could have taught me, you did! Thank you! I am extremely grateful for the time I got to spend studying with you. It was so fun, and I am sad to see our studying time over you were an amazing teacher."

Atten
6/29/24
"Thank you, Judd. You were wonderful. Thank you for being part of our special day!"

Jonathan
6/18/24
"Thank you for all your help the past year and especially Saturday. The feedback about your singing has been incredible."

Sean
6/1/24
"Thanks again for an awesome Shabbat -- what a treat to see you play with your son!"

Kevin
8/11/23
"Hey Judd. Wanted to tell you how wonderful it was to see your son playing along with you Friday evening. What a blessing to have father and son enriching the service with their music. So grateful!"

Al
8/11/23
"Fantastically musical and deep. Shabbat shalom."

Carl
8/4/23
"Thank you! Everyone really enjoyed our ceremony!"

Becca
7/2/23
"Thank you so much! That was such a great event and I am so glad that this event is something that we can grow and make even better! Thank you for being a part of it."

Jessie
12/18/22
"Thank you so much for doing such an incredible job with our service! It truly made it everything we could have hoped for. We have gotten so many compliments on what an incredible service it was - we can't thank you enough! An amazing wedding!"

Ariel and Alex
9/4/22
"Thank you for doing Bill's memorial. So moving and uplifting at the same time. I have heard nothing but good things from the friends and family who were there."

Janet
8/28/22
"Thanks Judd. I can't imagine either service without you."

Nick
8/7/22 and 8/8/22
"We are so grateful to have such a supportive community. Thank you so much for your help with Ruth's naming ceremony. It was really beautiful! We really appreciate it."

Robin and Ben
7/9/22
"Hey Judd! Just wanted to reach out again to say thank you for everything you did to make our weekend spectacular!! We were so overwhelmed with love and joy and it wouldn't have been possible without your talents! We especially loved honoring our Jewish faith with you. Hope you have a wonderful summer!"

Seth
7/2/22
"Thank you again for all of your help in making it possible, there are no words to express my appreciation. Piper called it one of the greatest days of her life, and I feel the same way. Thanks again."

Craig
6/25/22
"Thank you so much for everything. Thank you for making all of this possible."

Piper
6/25/22
"I left so soon after the bar mitzvah that I didn't have a chance to tell you how grateful I am to you for making Jaden's bar mitzvah so magical and wonderful. I was so so proud. Besides being a perfect way to celebrate Jadens step into manhood, it was also a day of healing and joy for my family at such a vulnerable time. Thank you for walking down this path with us."

Julie
6/4/22
"Thank you so much for helping to make 12/30/21 a day that we'll remember forever!"

Craig
12/30/21
"Thank you for teaching me pretty much the whole service and putting up with me on a weekly basis! Love you lots."

Sarah
10/2/21
"I appreciate all of your help! Once again, thank you!"

Annie
9/25/21
"You are the man. From marrying Jenny and I, to Bat Mitzvah-ing Annie, you have continued to play a wonderful role in our lives and the lives Jews throughout the Jackson community. Thank you for training Annie, and for providing a beautiful and unique experience for our daughter, and for our family."

Harry and Jenny
9/9/21
"We've had a good first week back settling in, and coming down from the most special week in Jackson. From both of us, thank you and your players for making it an unforgettable wedding. It flowed from start to finish, and while we knew you were our guy each time we spoke beforehand, we were so grateful you confirmed our decision! For me the music was the highlight, and Marisa can't stop talking about the firepit. She also wants to thank you for setting the tone with such a beautiful ceremony."

Jason and Marisa
9/9/21
"Thank you so much for being there. It was perfect to have you return to the Ranch once again to marry us. Thanks for planning such a special ceremony. We will cherish the memories, photos, and video for the rest of our lives."

Leah & Jeremy
8/16/21
"Thank you for singing our Shwayder songs. We really love singing with you."

Tali
7/23/21
"Thank you for coming in every day to sing at camp. I hope you like the plant."

Revi
7/23/21
"Thank you so much for helping me and Sasha with our Bat mitzvah! I had so much fun working with you and will miss the daily Tuesday meetings!"

Chelsey
6/26/21
"Thanks Judd -- thrilled to have you with us on this journey. We can't thank you enough for tutoring the girls and getting them to their B'nai Mitzvah. And then to have everything go so perfectly. Just amazing. I'm sure we will keep in touch. Thanks again for everything you did."

Josh
6/26/21
"Thank you for not only helping me on the way to becoming a Bat Mitzvah, but for also being there. It meant a lot to me and Raleigh that you were there because believe me when I say we couldn't have done it without your help."

Josephine
5/8/21
"Thank you for teaching me Torah. It was hard sometimes but I got through it. You're an amazing teacher."

Raleigh
5/8/21
"The girls are really enjoying your lessons."

Donielle
12/2/20
"You were wonderful Judd everyone had a wonderful time. The high light of the evening was the horah. Thank you!"

Zinora
10/10/20
"You really made it special for us. Being able to have a Jewish ceremony in the mountains of Wyoming was a dream come true for us. On top of that, you played all our favorite songs at dinner -- sorry about the sing-a-longs :) Hope to connect in the future again."

Adda and Bob
10/2/20
"Thank you again for your beautiful music yesterday!"

Amira
9/21/20
"Thank you for your exquisitely inspiring soul music."

Devra
8/31/20
"Judd, Thank You sooo much for everything. You are such a joy to work with, and I'm so appreciative of how adaptable you were to everything this weekend. You have a glorious voice and spirit and I hope this isn't the last time we collaborate."

Laurie
2/29/20
"Thank you, Judd, once again, for making the trek over the pass to support my family & allow us to feel a small part of a Jewish Community. We had over 70 separate devices logging in to view the service either in real-time or after. So many of those commented to me about how "beautiful" the service was as well as your magnificent voice. Probably a good idea to have a Chazzan with a voice like yours. :)"

Carol
1/8/20
"Thank you so much for the Bar Mitzvah. It was so much fun working with you and it paid off. Thanks you."

Bradford
12/7/20
"As I looked around the sanctuary at Beatrix's Bas Mitzvah it occurred to me that these Bar/Bas Mitzvahs that we have in our community are an amazing and valuable window into Jewish tradition for the non-Jews attending. Judd and Josh, you guys do a great job of including those newcomers to our services, explaining what is going on and making them feel a part of the service. Sitting in the back of the sanctuary it was interesting to watch how people responded to the prayers, songs and rites. Even the young friends of the Bar/Bas Mitzvah are usually very attentive. You guys are true Jewish ambassadors to our greater Jackson community and with each new Bar/Bas Mitzvah we open the window even more to understanding Judaism to our non-Jewish friends. Thank you,"

Al
9/28/19 & 10/19/20
"You did the song beautifully. Exactly in the spirit of the holiday. Thanks again, Judd, for making the services so beautiful."

Carl
10/8/20
"Thank you so much for a magical day yesterday. A mom just told me that a group of middle school boys told her after the service "Josh and Judd are legends."

Julie
9/28/19
"You created such an embracing and inclusive experience for all of us, and a wonderful welcome for all those never having experienced a Jewish ritual before."

Arlene
9/28/19
"So grateful to you for helping us out in a very difficult time."

Carol
8/15/19
"We thought the signing was very lovely and so appreciate your time and help!!"

Marissa and Ezra
7/5/19
"You both obviously worked so hard together to make it happen and she blew everyone away! I also received many compliments from people who watched the video about our wonderful Chazzan! Thanks so much Judd!"

Shari
6/29/19
"I was blown away! Thank you for all of the work and time you and our daughter put in together."

Patrick
6/29/19
"Thank you so much for making my Bat Mitzvah as amazing as it was. It wouldn't have been possible without you. On top of that thank you for being there!"

Stella
6/22/19
"You made the service memorable and meaningful."

Jennifer
6/22/19
"Judd's playing and singing brings joy to my heart"

Nancy
9/18/18
"Thank you so much for all the time and energy you put into this. You helped me through it all."

Jordan
6/9/18
"The wedding was fantastic! Ali and I couldn't stop talking afterwards about how lucky we were to have you conduct such a beautiful ceremony. Thank you for incorporating her mom's poem at the last moment. You have such a beautiful voice and the guitar playing was a wonderful touch! Please also give our thanks again to Al and Mike for being our witnesses. Everything was perfect! We will have to visit again soon and attend a service at JHJC. Ali and I still talk about how wonderful our wedding day was. Thank you so much for making it so special!"

Daniel
6/7/18
"Thank you so much for leading our Seder in song! You were amazing as always! Happy Passover!"

Annette
3/30/18
"It was a perfect, beautiful ceremony. Thank you so much. Please stay in touch!"

Marylyn
10/5/17
"Hey. That was fantastic! Everyone loved it... especially my parents. THANK YOU!"

Robert
7/25/17
"Thank you so much again for being our troubadour this week-end! You were able to convey, through your music, the relaxed and yet thoughtful conviviality we feel toward our friends and family. With deep appreciation."

Vermeda
7/9/17
"Thank You! We really appreciated that you took good care of us--- leading us with calm and grace. And so so deeply appreciated your learning our song for the ceremony. I hope our paths cross again."

Liz
7/5/17
"Dave and I couldn't be more grateful for the amazing job you did at our wedding this past weekend. All elements of the event surpassed expectations and we couldn't have hoped for a better day. I'm sure you'll see many photos of us grinning from ear to ear. We heard from many of our guests that it was the best wedding/party they have ever been to and in a large part this was down to you. Thank you very much for everything. We will be back in Jackson for many years to come and will remember this experience for the rest of our lives. We wish you the best in the upcoming wedding season and hope our paths cross in the future. Many thanks,"

Adele and David
6/17/17
"We have a fine warm feeling and are still processing the event. You were pivotal in making it what it was. So much thanks."

Stuart
6/3/17
"Judd you are wonderful to listen to! I can't imagine a holiday without you, Thank you!"

Laurie
10/12/16
"I want to especially thank Judd! The music was so beautiful and moving. The service seemed flawless and, for lack of a better word, professional."

Janet
10/12/16
"Thank you Judd! You were incredible."

Elissa
9/24/16
"Thank you for the wonderful work you do for our community and its families."

Gary
8/13/16
"Thank you again for a beautiful wedding ceremony and warm, lovely ketuba signing ceremony. We made the right choice having our nuptials in the Tetons which we truly love. When we are next out there, let's get together to celebrate whatever anniversary we're on."

Steve
6/20/16
"Judd, you made the day so special. We loved your spirit and voice!! Thanks again for all - XOXO"

Diane
6/18/16
"Liz and I are both thrilled with how the entire weekend came off. David managed to pull it together, and seemed confident and at ease at the bimah. Thank you so much for all your help over the years, and the past few months in particular. You are the anchor of our Jewish community, and I can not thank you enough for your support and leadership. Thank you!"

Andy and Liz
6/11/16
"Thank you so much for driving across the Big Wonderful. I know having you here has greatly comforted my mom."

Carol
6/1/16
"As usual Judd was wonderful. Our services are the only services that I have been to where I want to applaud after each prayer - As you know Judd is truly gifted."

Bob
4/23/16
"Thank you so much for helping make our Seder so special. You are appreciated."

Mary
4/22/16
"Could not have done it without you. Thank you for the great company and uplifting melodies."

Amy
12/15/15
"Thank you again for putting on such a lovely ceremony. Madeline and I are still beaming from our experience in Jackson."

Michael
12/12/15
"Thank you so much for the support of our little group in Pocatello. The Shabbat service was so special. You brought such a spiritual dimension. You are loved. Thank you."

Mary
10/9/15
"Please accept our many thanks for joining us for Alexander's circumcision. We so appreciate your willingness to accommodate our requests and all that you added to the experience. Thank you so much. You really made it a special occasion, and we greatly appreciate it. You were also a very calming energy force and I think Alex appreciated that, I know I did in my lightheaded state."

Andy & Carolyn
6/26/15
"We wanted to thank you for helping to make our wedding so special. Your professional attitude and quick email responses made it that much easier to plan our wedding from afar. It was neat that you got to reunite with Rabbi Dan. Us and all of our guests loved the music and the entertainmnet. It felt really intimate just as we wanted, but the music made all the difference. You're the greatest. I've only heard compliments from everyone!! Thank you again for everything!"

Meghan
10/18/14
"This rainy weekend reminds we of how lucky we were to have such a beautiful day for Adelle's and Jed's wedding. But what made we us truly fortunate was the presence of family and friends who were happy to be in Jackson sharing this day with Adelle and Jed. After the wedding ceremony so many members of Jed's family came up to me and thanked us for having such a lovely ceremony but the thanks belong to you, Adelle and Jed. The ceremony was truly beautiful. The sound of your voice resonating over the valley was something I will always remember. This is the second time you have a part of a family celebration for us. The first was our thirtieth wedding anniversary. Thank you so much for opening up your heart to Adelle and Jed. I hope to see you again and hear you in the valley. Thank you for making this ceremony such a special event for Adelle and Jed."

Sally and Bing
9/13/14
"Thank You for a fantastic ceremony. Everyone really loved your singing and people seemed to like the ceremony (despite the truly chilly weather ;-) Your advice and all when we met ahead of time was lovely too. Thanks for handling the paperwork. The certified copy of the marriage certificate arrived here in NY, so that's all set. Now we just need a frame for the ketubah :-) Thanks again so much. The officiant is such a huge part of the ceremony and we are so glad we were lucky enough to be married by you!! :-)"

Roxanne
8/23/14
"Thank you so very much for the perfect ceremony. You are very kind, patient, and your lovely personality was a perfect match for Roxanne and John. Your ability to blend our Jewish faith with all the elements of the ceremony was perfect."

Linda
8/23/14
"You were fantastic and everything was so perfect today beyond perfect in every way. thankyou from the bottom of my heart. it was truly the best Bar Mitzvah"

Peta
8/16/14
"Judd - thank you for keeping us on target, working with Rivkah and doing a great job with both the training as well as the ceremony."

Gal
8/2/14
"Thank you! The ceremony was loving and addressed my personal needs for these two children of mine to be married in the context of our jewish experience and history. I was not consulted on the service and kept my mouth shut, but was so glad it was the way it was."

Ellen
7/5/14
"Thank you Judd, Alex and I really enjoyed everything!"

Alex and Kelsi
7/3/14
"Thank you for all your advice and time in helping plan the ceremony and for coordinating so seemlessly with your co-officiant. All attending had rave reviews. My parents thought you and your co-officiant did a wonderful job of meshing the two religions. I hope to visit Jackson again soon. The wedding was magical! Much thanks for a fantastic wedding ceremony. It was perfect."

Ellen and Stu
7/3/14
"You did a great job at my cousin's wedding on July 3rd. I really enjoyed it."

Jenny
7/3/14
"Thanks Judd, really appreciate you performing the ceremony. You did an excellent job. Numerous people came up and complimented your performance!"

Aaron
6/29/14
"Thank you for providing the lovely music."

Ty
4/23/14
"On behalf of my family and myself I want to thank you, and everyone else we met for the wonderful experience of sharing Yom Kippur with you. The services were beautiful and moving. We felt the warmth of your community and welcome amoung you. I look forward to sharing similar experiences with you all again in the future. I will check the calendar and website, and hope to see you again this winter. L'Hitraot."

Bill
9/14/13
"Thank you, Judd. We very much appreciate everything! It was great!"

Patricia
9/22/13
"On behalf of my family and myself I want to thank you, and everyone else we met for the wonderful experience of sharing Yom Kippur with you. The services were beautiful and moving. We felt the warmth of your community and welcome amoung you. I look forward to sharing similar experiences with you all again in the future. I will check the calendar and website, and hope to see you again this winter. L'Hitraot."

Bill
9/14/13
"I thought the Rosh Hashanah & Yon Kipper services were great!"

Harvey
9/14/13
"We loved having you lead us spiritually for the Bris. You made the day a beautiful one."

Stephan
9/13/13
"Gamar Tov, What a wonderful Rosh Hashana service I attended while in Jackson Hole this year. My parents, summer residents of Jackson, have been telling me how wonderful and spiritual your services are. It really made my summer vacation in Jackson meaningful. Hope to make it an annual tradition."

Michael
9/4/13
"We are just reminiscing about our day with our family. It was amazing and you guys helped make it that way. It was a pleasure to have true musicians!! Thank you so much for everything from the katubah signing, ceremony, and dancing! We will send a testimonial for your site, but let us know if there is anything else we can help with!"

Ali and Greg
8/31/13
"Thank you for an incredible Bar Mitzvah for Josh!"

Deborah
6/22/13
"What a beautiful service the day of Aaron's Bar Mitzvah. And we know that you spent many hours helping to be it that way! Our entire family thoroughly enjoyed your music & song and we know that Aaron's part in the service, fantastic as it was (of course we are prejudiced) was due in part to you - So many thanks and good luck."

Janet and Dick
6/15/13
"Thank you for all you have done for Aaron, we are a very lucky Jewish community to have you with your many talents and wisdom."

Terry
6/15/13
"Thank you so much for once again making our seder a success."

Debra
3/30/13
"Just wanted to thank you again for a wonderful seder!"

Joyce
4/12/12
"Judd, as I looked around the room as you sang some of the traditional Passover songs I could see people transported back to seders when they were kids. You did a great job keeping the program moving through the evening and making sure we kept focused on satisfying the requirements of the seder."

Al
4/12/12
�"As usual, it was wonderful having you with us on Pesach; you make everything so special. And of course we hope that we can book you again for next year!"

Debra
4/7/12
�"The way you conduct our services is truly inspirational and it helps transport me to a different place. Thanks!!!"

anonymous
10/21/11
�"Thank you Judd for leading such a beautiful ceremony."

Laura
9/17/11
�"The wedding was beautiful. Thank you for officiating and leading Laura and I through the experience."

Stephan
9/17/11
�"Judd! We're still basking in such good feelings from our wedding. Thank you for playing such a special part in it. We are enormously grateful. The service was deeply moving for me and Drew and my family. We will always remember your beautiful voice and wise words. What a joy. Many thanks again for helping to make 8.20 so�memorable..."

Jenn
8/20/11
�"Judd!! Thanks for everything! We arrived back in Pittsburgh and I seem to have brought a virus home with me. Oh well... nothing could ruin our wonderful Wyoming wedding! We are so happy that the timing worked out just right and you were able to get the ceremony done on time. �You did an amazing job! We are still getting comments from our guests about how great you were! Again, thank you so much for everything. I will never forget your positive take on the lighting cells in the area as "electricity in the air tonight". Love it!! �My favorite quote from our entire trip!!"

Lisa
7/30/11
�"Thank you again for such beautiful ceremonies! We were so happy you could be part of our big day!�And, again, Evan and I would be happy to talk to anyone who is interested in having you either officiate or play or write a blurb for your site and say nothing but good things!� Just let us know!"

Catrina
7/3/11
"You and your�music ALWAYS makes it very very special!!!!"

Beth
6/24/11
"Thanks again for the music!"

Carl
4/23/11
"As always thank you for the lovely music and great company."

Carl, Judith and Adam
4/3/10
"We really enjoyed having you as our Chazzan and as our band leader. �You were a "hit" with all our guests, and we received many compliments on your great voice and excellent music. We truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding so special. If you ever need a recommendation, you can always ask us. Best regards, and thanks again."

Jean & Edan
3/27/10
"Thanks for helping me to make the bris so spiritual."

Michael
2/7/10
�� "Thanks again - we had so many friends who have never been to a 'jewish' wedding ceremony - they loved the ceremony we had & they loved your singing. Judd - you were awesome! We are so glad it worked out - u blew people away - they wont stop talking about it! U made our wedding... thank you a 1000 times!"

Jack
6/28/08
"Many people have commented to me about how wonderful you and your music was Friday night - which of course, I knew!� Wish you could be at Temple Emanuel more often."

Beth
10/26/07
"Thanks for the great leadership (again) this high holiday season. You sounded amazing."

Ari
9/12/07, 9/13/07, 9/21/07, 9/22/07
"You really did much better than any cantor or rabbi that I have ever seen."

Michael
8/26/07
"Judd... I have no words. People were blown away that our cantor could rock, and our rocker could cant. The music was perfect. PLEASE send future clients our way for our FOUR thumbs up. With love and gratitude. "

Toni & David
9/3/06

Cantor/Officiant

Spirit of the Mountains - day camp - Jackson, WY

Goldberg/Morris - music/officiant - Jackson Lake Lodge - Moran, WY - September 4, 2022.

Gutman/Capella - music/officiant - Shadow Mountain - Moose, WY - October 18, 2020.

Rubin - music/officiant - Snake River Dike - Jackson, WY - August 27, 2020.

Katz/Sela - music/officiant - Schwabacher's Landing - Moose, WY - August 4, 2020.

Levey - music/officiant - Snake River Dike - Wilson, WY - June 25, 2020.

Swinging Sabbath - Wilson, WY - August 2, 2019.

Benrubi - music/officiant - Schwabacher's Landing - Moose, WY - June 7, 2018.

Cantor/Officiant

Durham/Center - music/officiant - Couloir - Teton Village, WY - June 17, 2017.

Linhardt/Greenberg - music/officiant - Couloir - Teton Village, WY - September 13, 2014.

Kirschbaum Bar Mitzvah - Wedding Tree - Kelly, WY - June 12, 2014.

Mason/Jaske ceremony/cocktails/dinner/dancing - 4 piece - Spring Creek Ranch / Granary - Jackson, WY - August 31, 2013.

Smith Bar Mitzvah - National Museum of Wildlife Art - Jackson, WY - July 5, 2012.

Kaplan Wedding - Couloir - Teton Village, WY - July 30, 2011.

Sussman Bat Mitzvah - Temple Emanuel - Pocatello, ID - June 24, 2011.

Schapiro Bat Mitzvah - Spring Creek Ranch - Jackson, WY - August 30, 2008.

Domsky Bat Mitzvah - Center for the Arts - Jackson, WY - May 31, 2008.

Crouch/Goldstein Wedding at Snake River Canyon - officiant/cantor - June 28, 2008.

Hartley/Huppert Wedding at Lost Creek Ranch - co-officiant/cantor - September 3, 2006.

Budge/Statter Wedding Ceremony at the Taylor Ranch - officiant/cantor - Kelly, WY - August 26, 2006.

Judd Grossman Entertainment, Inc.
Box 3222
Jackson, WY 83001
jg@juddgrossman.com
307-690-4935