I have not known Cantor Cheryl for long but am already sorry to see her leave London. She is willing to discuss even the most difficult topics with sensitivity and honesty which was been an absolute pleasure - as well as an introduction to different ways of thinking. She is a breath of fresh air!

Wow, where do we even begin. We are so grateful to have had Cantor Cheryl Wunch officiate our wedding. Her guidance leading up to the wedding was so helpful and also so enjoyable! We loved the time that we spent together, always learning and growing. The wedding ceremony she lead was so beautiful and meaningful. It was the perfect balance of spiritual and personal. We couldn’t have asked for more, everything was so perfect. She made our wedding so special and we are forever grateful! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

We are truly grateful for our experience with Cantor Wunch! From the very beginning, we were incredibly fortunate to have crossed paths with her. Cantor Wunch's exceptional talent and dedication to her craft left us in awe. What sets her apart is the genuine interest she took in getting to know us during our pre-marriage sessions. Through her thoughtful process, she guided us to strengthen our relationship and instilled in us an even greater sense of confidence as we embarked on this new chapter together.

Cantor Wunch invested considerable time and effort in understanding our vision for the ceremony, and she executed it flawlessly. Her words and voice resonated beautifully, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. We were overwhelmed by the number of guests who took the time to personally express their admiration for our ceremony.

We cannot express our gratitude enough for Cantor Wunch's incredible contribution to our special day. If you are searching for the perfect wedding officiant, we wholeheartedly recommend Cantor Wunch. Her expertise, passion, and personalized approach will undoubtedly make your wedding unforgettable.

With sincere appreciation,

Mathew and Andrea Offman

It was a true honour to have Cantor Wunch stand with us under the chuppah on our special day.

Our journey with Cantor Wunch began with a series of pre-marital counselling sessions. Although we both felt emotionally and mentally prepared for marriage from the outset, Cantor Wunch helped us identify areas that could benefit from even more strengthening and improved communication. Cantor Wunch assisted us in further developing the tools required to sustain a strong marriage and to navigate future challenges with openness, patience and mutual respect. Through these sessions, we developed a strong, trusting relationship with Cantor Wunch and were delighted to have her officiate our wedding given how intimately she understood us individually and our dynamic as a couple and given how comfortable we had become with her.

Cantor Wunch took the time to truly understand our vision for the ceremony and ultimately delivered a ceremony that was perfectly fitting. It was very touching, she spoke and sang beautifully, and it reflected who we are as a couple. We would not have changed a single thing.

Many of our guests went out of their way to report to us that they loved our ceremony and thought that Cantor Wunch gave the ceremony a very warm, personal and intimate character. Two of our guests, who are getting married next year, have already contacted Cantor Wunch to request that she officiate their ceremony.

We so appreciate all of the support that Cantor Wunch has provided to us and are grateful to have her in our lives.

Whilst Cantor Cheryl was at Alyth Synagogue I was fortunate to attend choir rehearsals and educational sessions led by her. She is an informed and motivating educator and I very much benefited from Cantor Cheryl's Jewish musical knowledge and insight and thoroughly enjoyed those sessions. I wish her every success in her future endeavours.

As members of Congregation Beth Am, in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, our family had the great pleasure of listening to, working with and learning from Cantor Cheryl Wunch. We really got to know Cheryl because our daughters were both in Kavannah, the youth choir, which met weekly after Sunday school. Because our oldest daughter, Erin, has special needs and is mostly nonverbal, we spoke with Cheryl often about her needs, realistic expectations and how Erin could have a positive experience. It wasn’t long before we recognized what a special bond the two of them had formed. Erin was drawn to Cheryl’s voice, her guitar and her unconditional acceptance! Kavannah, whether it was a weekly practice, singing at Shabbat services or an outside performance, became one of Erin’s favorite things to do and a safe, comfortable place to be.

At some point, we decided Erin would have a Bat Mitzvah. The Rabbi and Cheryl did an amazing job tailoring the service to be “right” for Erin. Obviously, she was not going to read Torah or give a speech, but they still met weekly to work on prayers and become more familiar with the service. Erin soon looked forward to her special time with the Cantor! When the Rabbi asked how we wanted to handle the Torah portion, of the service, did one of us want to do it or did we want to honor a family member, there was really no question. The bond between Erin and Cantor Wunch was so strong! It was their day and only seemed right to have Cheryl “speak” for Erin with Erin at her side. That’s what we did and it was beautiful!

Cheryl made a huge impact on our whole family! She walked us through an experience that we never imagined it was possible. She was open minded, flexible and patient. She taught us and set an example for our whole congregation that tolerance and acceptance isn’t just possible, but essential and we are all better people for having had her in our lives!

Stephanie and Justin Parker

My husband and I are very happy with our decision to ask Cantor Cheryl Wunch to officiate our wedding.

We met with Cheryl about 5 times before the wedding so she could get to know us and understand our vision for the ceremony. We completed some exercises, had candid conversations and got some great advice for the years ahead.

On the day of the ceremony, Cheryl was in complete control. She made us both feel very comfortable and delivered on all of our expectations.

Cheryl is welcoming, intelligent, witty and insightful. Her words and song were exactly what we imagined for our wedding.

We feel so incredibly lucky to have had Cantor Wunch marry us. From the start, she became our guide, mentor, and friend. Throughout our pre-marital counseling sessions, she helped us learn to communicate better, manage stress, and really took the time to get to know us on a deep level. Her guidance was invaluable, and she made us feel seen, heard, and understood. Her ability to tailor her advice and insights to our unique relationship helped us grow closer and more connected. After every session, we felt more prepared and excited for our future together. We honestly couldn’t imagine going through this journey with anyone else.

The ceremony itself was beyond special. Cantor Wunch made it so personal and meaningful. During the ceremony, it felt like it was just us and her. Her warmth and sincerity made the ceremony feel intimate and heartfelt, even with all our friends and family present. Everyone commented on how wonderfully she spoke and sang, saying it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they had ever seen.

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect person to marry us. We feel truly blessed to have had Cantor Wunch as part of our wedding and to have her continued support throughout our marriage. Her wisdom, kindness, and genuine care for us have left a lasting mark on our hearts. We couldn’t imagine being married by anyone else and feel so grateful for her presence in our lives. Thank you, Cantor Wunch, for making our wedding day and the journey leading up to it so extraordinary. We will cherish these memories forever.

Cantor Wunch officiated our wedding in 2013. As much time as we spent planning the flowers, the food, the band etc, none of it holds a candle to the beauty and richness of our ketubah signing and ceremony. Not only did Cantor Wunch work hand in hand with us to plan our time under the chuppah, but she provided us with months of premarital counseling that was incredibly valuable and insightful. She acknowledged and honored both my husband's and my background as she provided us with a framework with which to base our day-to-day relationship as well as our spiritual path moving forward as a husband and wife. I feel such gratitude to have had her guidance and we miss our monthly meetings with her to this day!

Cantor Cheryl works with care, compassion and dedication with the people of all ages whom she inspires in her Jewish life, whether it be Bar and Bat Mitzvah students, the wedding couples she helps to truly appreciate the meaning of their ceremonies or the recently bereaved who need special care. You know they are in good hands.

Cheryl joined our Shul not that long ago and now that she is leaving, I believe our comunity will miss her warmth and spark. We got to know her during our son's Bar Mitzvah and her experience and warmth radiated the entire process. We felt blessed to have her lead the service on the day and without her would not have been as special. Thank you and good luck for wherever your road takes you.

When I first had the pleasure of meeting you at our Alyth synagogue, you made an immediate impression with your open, friendly, warm approach in your pastoral position towards our congregation.
My son, Professor Simon Baron Cohen and I enjoyed the interpretation and warmth of your chazzanut, introducing a spirit of fun to our services.
Your work and influence on our synagogue choir, and especially the young choristers was also very influential.
Your sermons also brought a fresh approach to the subjects you chose.
It was also appreciated how quickly you bonded with our congregation --- good luck in your future career and life --I hope we will keep in touch, and perhaps have the pleasure of meeting again.

As a colleague I can say with confidence that Cantor Cheryl Wunch portrays one of the most important qualities a clergy person can have. She is able to listen carefully, warmly and with intent. Being in her presence and sharing one's story with her can have a calming and reassuring effect. I am honored to consider her colleague and friend.

It was March 2020, and our wedding (which we had been planning for more than a year - beautiful venue, reception for about 100 guests, etc.) had just been cancelled due to Covid. Claudia and I decided that we didn't want to wait an unknown amount of time until the pandemic was over; we wanted to be married.

That meant we needed a new officiant, since our previously-scheduled officiant was unavailable. I emailed everyone I knew, asking for help. A close friend of mine replied, "My friend Cheryl is a cantor." Claudia and I were married the next day, in a five-person ceremony (the legally-allowed limit at the time) at the park near my condo, with Cantor Wunch sitting in her car across the street, talking to us via a Zoom video chat on our phones.

I'm explaining this whole story because I want to make it clear how surprising it was that Cantor Wunch ended up making us enjoy our wedding ceremony more than we had expected to enjoy the one we had previously planned.

Cantor Wunch didn't just perform a perfunctory, impersonal ceremony. She took the time, during the 24 hours in between meeting us and marrying us, to listen to our story and get to know us. (She even talked to my friend and my parents to find out a little more about us.) We didn't know what she was planning to say, but she was confident and reassuring, and so we trusted her. And she did a wonderful job. (Many of our friends and family, watching the video on YouTube afterward, told us how great she was.) She was authentic and intelligent, and she made our wedding feel warm and personal and fun despite the ridiculously compressed timetable.

Cantor Wunch is amazing and very patient with everyone. All 3 of my kids have ADHD and other issues and she worked well with them and they learned a lot more than they had before her.
Cantor Wunch is very easy going and fun and very professional and very modern and progressive.
Anyone who has the chance to work with Cantor Wunch will be very lucky !!!

I just wanted to thank you for the loveliest wedding ceremony for my daughter Anne and her husband Jesse.
The words were lovely and meaningful and your calm presence was perfect for pre wedding nerves. You also brought a sense of excitement and joy at the moment when they became husband and wife.
I’ve been to many weddings where the service seemed to be more about the clergy than about anyone else. I’m grateful this experience was not at all like that.
Wishing you all the best.

We celebrated, with much joy, the bat mitzvah of our daughter Ariella last year. We were lucky and privileged that it was Cantor Cheryl who bat mitzvah'd Ariella. What an incredible inspiration and teacher she proved to be, with a lovely warmth and enthusiasm which was just so special. From the minute she and Ariella met there was such a lovely ease between them. Cantor Cheryl showed such genuine interest in and care for Ariella, and also for our family, and she was totally involved and focused on helping us celebrate our special day and achieve everything we wanted from it. Every member of our family was of interest to Cantor Cheryl and she worked this into the entire service. The wisdom and peace with which she spoke drew all of the congregation together and her words made an impression on all those there. We all had a part to play in the ceremony, she missed no detail. Ariella's siblings, grandparents, aunt cousins, and we her parents, were all involved. It was a most moving and special morning and one which will never be forgotten. As Cantor Cheryl leaves our synagogue and embarks on a new journey, we wish her success, peace and joy. We will treasure always the time we got to know her and are grateful for her commitment, beautiful energy and music. Thank you Cantor Cheryl from all the Lahyani family - Ronnie, Joanna, Tal, Charlie, Ariella & Eden.

I didn't learn to read Torah at bat mitzvah age, and until I met Cheryl I didn't think I ever would be able to. She worked with me very patiently and supportively for several months on a short passage to read on Sukkot, which was an incredibly meaningful and special experience. Cheryl gave me the confidence to read Torah in public, something I had always thought of as being 'not for me'. Thank you!

Getting Cantor Wunch to officiate our interfaith wedding was a fantastic decision. In the months leading up to the wedding, she worked with us to prepare for the ceremony *and* the marriage. We became a stronger couple thanks to her counseling sessions. She was also very open-minded.

As for the ceremony itself, Cantor Wunch did a fantastic job. Her voice was beautiful, and, because she got to know us beforehand, her words were personal and heartfelt. The opposite of boilerplate. So many people came up to us during the reception and raved about her. Thanks so much, Cheryl!

From our very first meeting with Cantor Wunch, we felt a sense of comfort and trust that carried through our many meetings with her all the way to our ceremony. Throughout the process, she did an amazing job of communicating with us, preparing us for our journey to marriage and giving us tools and approaches for building a successful long lasting relationship. Leading up to our ceremony, Cantor Wunch took the time to explain all the components of a wedding ceremony and ensured that every element of it aligned with our personal values and preferences . Deciding to work with her to officiate our wedding was a huge part of what an amazing and beautiful night it was, and we are looking forward to continuing our relationship with Cantor Wunch for many years to come.

Dearest Cantor Wunch,
Thank you for being part of the journey to Chuppah for both of our daughters, Jessie and Allie and their Matts. The journey was long due to Covid.
It is not an easy task to do two weddings back to back for the same family, and do them both so perfectly. You were able to capture the true essence of each of the couples. After Jessie and Matt's Chuppah on Sept 2, I thought.... OMG this is perfect!!!! How will she be able to do that again. And on Oct 2, you did! Allie and Matt under the Chuppah was beyond perfect!!!
You are an amazing person, taking the time to get to know each couple and making each wedding so special.
You have now shared in the two most important days of our lives. It was an honour to have you spend them with us!!!!!

All I can say….thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Xo Aviva

We were lucky and blessed to have Cantor Wunch as our cantor just before she went to London. It was an emotional time for our Congregation as we were forced to downsize due to the severe economic downturn in the U.S. economy from 2008-2013. Cheryl was the glue that held us together through the most trying time we have ever experienced as a Congregation in our 38 year history. We came out if it in tact largely because of the crucial leadership provided by her and a few others in our most serious time of need. She is very knowledgeable, she is warm and friendly, she is stable and normal (which isn't always true with clergy - I know I served on the Board)- she is everything you could ask for in a cantor, a person, a leader and a friend. Steve Platt Congregation Beth Am, Buffalo Grove, IL - former Finance Chair and the grandson and nephew of cantors!

Dearest Cantor Cheryl, Thank you for being such an amazing and vibrant Cantor during your time at Alyth. I thoroughly enjoyed your services and the music that you brought to Alyth. In particular, I would like to thank you for being such a huge part of my family's jewish journey. Thank you for being with us at the beit din back in April 2014 supporting our conversion and more latterly for officiating on 1st August 2015 at Isaac's barmitzvah. We love you and you will always have a very special place in our hearts xxx

I worked with Cheryl on three occasions during her time in London, putting together concert performances of ensemble Yiddish and Liturgical repertoire. Cheryl was a pleasure to work with. She is very open to new repertoire, organised, reliable, and fiercely committed to Yiddishkeit and Jewish continuity.

I've had the pleasure of working with Cantor Cheryl only twice, once as a fellow performer, and the other as a fellow educator at a Jewish music conference. Her detailed understanding of the liturgy, and her sensitivity to its musical interpretation, was a tremendous asset on both occasions. I am sorry not to have the opportunity to learn more from her as she moves onto the next stage of her career

Cantor Wunch was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding ceremony. From beginning to end, we consistently felt like we were in great hands. She made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process and we loved our pre-marital counselling session to prepare us for our wedding and life after we tied the knot. The Bedeken and chuppah ceremony were absolutely beautiful and was exactly what we had discussed together. She allowed us to create our own version of a Jewish-interfaith wedding that we were comfortable with. We had sooo many complements from our guests, and several people mentioned this was their favourite wedding ceremony they have witnessed- all thanks to Cantor Wunch! We can’t thank Cantor Wunch enough!

Jon and I are so grateful that we chose Cantor Wunch to officiate our wedding. We spent a lot of time meeting with various officiants, but once we met Cheryl we knew that she was the right fit. She really took the time to get to know us, and as a result our ceremony was very intimate and relaxed. Cheryl was also great at calming us down during moments of stress. She is very knowledgeable, attentive, considerate - we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her!

We cannot thank Cantor Wunch enough for creating such a beautiful ceremony for our wedding. We loved every moment and it was perfect!! Everyone could not stop talking about how amazing she was and how beautiful her voice was. She really captured us as a couple. We appreciate everything she has helped us with, her kind words and advice along the way.

I want to thank you for your the beautiful wedding ceremony that you officiated at last night for my son Matthew and my (new!) daughter in law Allie. It was so apparent that you took the time to really get to know them and the ceremony reflected this. I know that Matt and Allie have enjoyed the time they spent with you and found it meaningful.
My husband Jonny and I appreciate the effort you put into creating a warm and intimate celebration for our family and I hope our paths cross again at another simcha.

Our experience with Cantor Wunch was truly exceptional, and I cannot imagine my wedding day or the process leading up to it without her. Though my (now) husband and I were slightly nervous leading up to the wedding (as many couples are), Cantor Wunch made us feel so comfortable and at ease each time with met with her. She is very easy to open-up to so we built a great rapport with her right away. Our wedding ceremony was very emotional and beautiful and the words Cantor Wunch said so seamlessly, really summed us up as a couple and made it evident how well she really go to know each of us individually and as a couple. Not to mention, she has an AMAZING voice, and I got so many comments about her throughout the wedding from people saying how great she was. I would highly recommend her to any couple getting married 🙂

Becky Spring and Ayal Anava

We are so grateful to Cantor Cheryl for the warmth and inspiration she brought to our daughter's bat mitzvah - thank you Cantor Cheryl!

Cantor Wunch was amazing throughout our entire process from being engaged all the way to the wedding.
She tailored everything to our needs and was accommodating beyond belief.
On top of that though, we both just loved working with Cantoe Wunch on a human level.
Cantor Wunch is just a great person, and someone who we were excited to be able to work with.
I cannot say enough good things.
Cantor Wunch, thank you for everything you did to help Cady and I prepare for our wedding day + the ceremony.
Everything went better than we could have ever dreamed of, in thanks to you.

If you are looking for someone to officiate your wedding, look no further, Cantor Wunch is THE best.

Thanks again for such an amazing ceremony and making THE WHOLE process enjoyable. We’ve had tens of people comment how great the ceremony was, especially your singing! From the beginning, it was so nice to have those zoom calls with you every couple weeks so that the person who was marrying us actually knew us as a couple. Our pre marriage session on communication has made a huge difference. Watching you take control on the day of the wedding was also great. You kept us both calm and relaxed, especially with so much going on. I will always remember you saying the only goal of the day is to walk away married. Success. 10/10 would recommend! Hopefully see you soon.

All the best,
Joshua & Emily Perlstein

Cheryl possesses a clear, pure soprano voice, which she wields with great taste and intelligence. A composer could not ask for a better advocate.

We met Cantor Cheryl Wunch as part of the Jewish Information Course that took place in Temple Sinai. From the start, Cheryl struck us not only as someone who made learning more about Judaism and Hebrew fun – and easy – but also as someone we could trust to guide us as we took the next step in our journey: getting married. Cheryl is amazing and met all of our needs and expectations; in fact, she exceeded them. More importantly, she worked with us to build a strong foundation for our marriage by helping us grow even closer as future husband and wife, strengthening our communication skills and spirituality. Cheryl is incredibly skillful at doing this, and always very professional. She really works to get to know you, individually and as a couple. Cheryl also kindly agreed to come to Mexico for our wedding and helped us prepare for the ceremony, always taking into consideration our vision for it. The wedding ceremony itself could not have been more perfect. Cheryl sang us down the aisle with her beautiful voice, and her words reflected both how well she got to know us and how we felt for one another. We cannot imagine having anybody else marry us but her!

We thank you, Cheryl, from the bottom of our hearts. We are certain that you will continue to guide other loving couples as you guided us.

Would like to sincerely thank Cantor Wunch for not only an incredible and well managed ceremony, but also the entire process leading up to the wedding was so far beyond our expectations. We are now able to better communicate and empathize with the other and work better towards harmony in our household. She has been a revelation for our budding relationship and we will continue to use the help she has offered in making our marriage that much stronger. 10/10.

Cantor Wunch was absolutely incredible through the whole process. She made a huge effort to get to know both Sean and I before the wedding which made the whole experience more personal. Cantor Wunch was always a helping hand when things didn’t go as planned and to calm nerves before the wedding. All the guests loved how personal and unique the ceremony was and for us it couldn’t be more perfect!

We are so grateful we found Cantor Wunch! Our wedding ceremony was so meaningful, thanks to the time and care that she put into it to truly understand us as a couple over our months working together. So many guests — from Jewish and non-Jewish families alike — raved to us after the wedding about how beautiful the ceremony was; they loved her singing, how inclusive everything was, and how tight a ship she ran. Cantor Wunch also did a wonderful job preparing us for the wedding by urging us to be present and really experience the day, and perhaps more importantly, preparing us for our marriage, by supporting us in deepening our relationship through our varied, engaging and at times profound sessions together. We can't recommend Cantor Wunch enough — thank you for making our wedding so special.

We cannot express how much we adored working with Cantor Wunch for our wedding. She is wonderful, kind, and caring. Not only did she spend time getting to know us, support us, and understand who we are as individuals and a couple, she helped bring our wedding vision to life. She officiated such a beautiful ceremony for us and helped make our wedding day so special. We feel so lucky we got to share our day with you.

My husband and I felt so comfortable from day 1 with Cantor Wunch. She came into our home and our lives with open arms and ready to embrace us and teach us. She was knowledgeable and comforting all at the same time. She took the time to get to know us and our families through us. Before our wedding she would come over and teach us about respect, love and a mutually beneficial relationship for both my husband and me. We talked about the importance of communication, love and support.
Cantor Wunch was simply beautiful on our wedding day, from her magnificent voice to her beautiful words. She knew us so well and spoke so beautifully about our families and loved ones. We never felt alone or unsure with Cantor Wunch by our side!

Thank you so much!

Dear Cantor Wunch,

Thank you so much for the most incredible ceremony. We can't express how special it was to have you perform it.

We really admire and respect everything that you do. Everyone came up to us to say what a beautiful job you have done and how intimate the ceremony was.

We found your counselling very helpful and we will keep the lessons we learned in mind as we move forward. Truly thank you for your kindness and guidance.

Cantor Wunch helped my partner P. and me prepare for our wedding in both practical and emotional terms. Her advice and help in selecting and structuring elements of the ceremony itself were invaluable. But what I appreciate even more was her supportive, kind, and informed assistance in pre-marital counselling, which helped us improve our communication with each other, better understand ourselves as individuals, and ultimately made us stronger as a couple. In no small part due to Cantor Wunch’s support, we started off our marriage on the right foot. Our wedding was one of the happiest days of our lives, and we are so grateful to Cantor Wunch for her guidance during the whole process, and on the day itself. Thank you!