Tree of Life

Celebration and Support for all cycles of life

About Me

I am a rabbi ordained through the Jewish Renewal movement, as well as a birth and postpartum doula, life cycle officiant, and Jewish Educator.

Rituals are transformative and create space for us to witness the sacred moments in our lives. My passion is bringing Jewish ritual, teachings and cultural practice into all cycles of life, as well as creating rituals to celebrate unique milestones.

As a birth, and postpartum doula I provide compassionate care that is centered on you in all your uniqueness! You deserve pregnancy and birth support that is attentive to the identities and needs of you and your family.

As a life cycles rabbi, I guide and support you and yours as you celebrate simchas (joyous occasions), or experience illness and grief. As an inheritor and innovator of Jewish ritual traditions, I draw from the deep well of our ancient tradition while weaving in contemporary voices and honoring your lived experiences.

I gratefully support clients and families who are Jewish, multifaith, LGBTQ+, traditional, non-traditional, secular, and/or anyone looking to customize their birth or life cycle experiences with elements of Jewish practice and style.

If you are interested in learning more about how we can work together to mark your important life transitions with ritual and in community please contact me.

  • She provided me with guidance and support...

    “Adrianne was able to help me recover and rest postpartum. She provided me with guidance on breastfeeding support, pumping, postpartum nutrition and soothing my baby. She never got stressed which was amazing!” — EK

  • She allowed us to rest and recover...

    “Adrianne was kind, knowledgable and experienced in caring for children. She provided lots of food, baby care and advice to help support our transition into parenthood. She allowed us to rest and recover which gave us peace of mind.” -DB & SB

  • She was supportive of my breastfeeding goals...

    “Adrianne is simply THE BEST! She was with our family as a postpartum doula for almost 4 weeks and definitely made my experience as a first-time mom so much better. She was incredibly supportive of my breastfeeding goals, taught me how to soothe my baby girl, and was very helpful with everything that I needed — she also made me incredible lactation cookies and cereals. Additionally, she was very prompt and extremely responsive. The nights she wasn’t with us, she would check in with me to see how my baby girl was doing and if she had a good day or night. I am forever thankful for the knowledge and support she’s shared with me. Another big plus— she really cares about my baby girl!.” — EI

  • My baby and I couldn't have been in better hands...

    Adrianne is an amazing doula and now lifelong friend to my family. My baby and I couldn’t have been in better hands. She is knowledgeable, kind and calming - all the qualities you need to help a stressed mom! She allowed me to rest and recover while knowing my baby was being loved and cared for. Adrianne always went above and beyond to bake lactation cookies and did arts and crafts with my toddler on her “free” time when baby was napping. She is a true partner- she follows directions easily and also provides great guidance when asked. I would highly recommend her to any family. - AL

  • She honed in on our family's needs...

    “I truly cannot say enough positive things about Adrianne. She was our postpartum doula after we had our second child. From the moment Adrianne started working with us, she immediately honed in on our family's needs and expertly executed to provide the perfect care for us. Adrianne lovingly cared for our newborn at nights, tended to my postpartum mama needs, and even cooked us delicious, nourishing meals. She was nurturing, knowledgeable, dependable, and a pure delight to have in our home. I trusted her implicitly with our baby. I wish she could have stayed with our family forever! I recommend her without reservation to anyone looking for a postpartum doula to ease the stresses of those early days.” -JG

  • Her food was delicious and highly nutritious....

    “In October my firstborn decided to make his grand arrival a month early. Adrianne’s food was so delicious and highly nutritious. I loved how she took the time to label each meal with not just ingredients but also with information on how they benefited me with my milk production and more. ” — IS

  • I had a much better postpartum experience this time...

    I highly recommend Adrianne. I was really nervous about having my second baby, as I had postpartum depression and anxiety after having my first child . I had a much better experience postpartum this time thanks to her. Adrianne took care of me and whole family; she helped instill me with confidence, helped me get adequate rest, and taught me how to breastfeed. This job is the perfect job for her as she is one of the most caring and nurturing people I’ve met and she is an amazing cook! She is hard working and wonderful with babies, but also with moms and basically everyone in the family including my 5 year old son and my dog who adored her as well! Can’t say enough great things about this woman who became part of my family. I will always be grateful to her and I’m so so glad we found her. -AG

  • In swept my own personal fairy godmother...

    As a child I would watch Cinderella and secretly harbor slight jealousy of the royal treatment she received from her fairy godmother. She had been in dire straits- disheveled, lonely, and overwhelmed, and her tears beckoned the warmth and benevolence of this wonderful magical creature. Years later, there I sat, in my own Cinderella story. My tired and dirty self fell apart and bam, in swept my own personal fairy godmother. Her name was Adrianne. And by the way, she actually is magical. From the very first encounter I immediately felt safe and supported. And it only got better with each interaction. My frayed nerves responded beautifully to her soothing presence. From baby care to food preparation to maternal assistance she is an absolute gem. Incredibly, Adrianne managed to offer advice while still validating my narrative and my experience and my choices. She restored confidence and self worth that I didn't know I needed and reminded me that my anxiety and confusion don't undermine my inherent worth as a mother. I'm left feeling buoyed and prepared to face whatever this baby brings me! -BB