Cantor Karen Webber
(She/her/hers)
Reform
Conversion requirements
Brit milah/Hatafat dam brit:
Mikvah:
Students use a natural mikvah such as a river. You do not have to go to the mentor for this
Beit din:
All virtual with rabbi, cantors and lay Jews
Conversion location:
Entirely virtual (based in Baltimore, MD)
Mentoring sessions available in:
English
Conversion requirements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Brit milah/Hatafat dam brit:
Mikvah:
Students use a natural mikvah such as a river. You do not have to go to the mentor for this
Beit din:
All virtual with rabbi, cantors and lay Jews
I am happy to work with
People who identify as LGBTQ+, People in interfaith or dual-faith relationships
Personal statement
Meet Cantor Webber, your fully virtual conversion to Judaism mentor. As a passionate liturgical artist and life cycle officiant, she dives into rituals, prayers, and calendars through the lens of creative arts. With a knack for turning Jewish texts into poetic wonders, she finds beauty in the intersections of language and spirituality.
Having grown up within the Reform movement, Cantor Webber has journeyed through serving intimate congregations, offering solace as a community chaplain, and crafting heartfelt ceremonies for Bar/Bat Mitzvah candidates with special needs. Her teaching style is nothing short of a warm embrace, creating an inclusive space for all.
Beyond her spiritual pursuits, Cantor Webber is also a certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) in the state of Maryland. Through her work with On Our Own of Maryland and the Mental Health Association of MD, she leads workshops that utilize creativity as a powerful tool for wellness and healing.
