Kate Forest grew up as a Secular Jew and has raised her children in the Secular Humanistic Jewish community. As the Life Cycle Ceremonialist for Folkshul, she has ushered families through the B Mitzvah process, welcomed babies through naming ceremonies, and celebrated the lives of those who have died.

She is a graduate of the Officiant program of the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism and is licensed to perform weddings in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. When working with individuals and families to craft meaningful ceremonies, she draws on the participants’ personal diverse experiences. She believes that each individual’s unique qualities should be reflected in meaningful and relevant life events.

Bringing her experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience, she is also a professional writer and enjoys eliciting the creative story within each person. She is open to working with leaders from different faiths and looks forward to incorporating diverse elements in life cycle ceremonies.

You can contact Kate at lifecycles@folkshul.org.