Your Jewish Wedding

Concerned that your "interfaith ceremony" will actually turn out to be a single-faith ceremony with a shoutout or two to the "second-tier" tradition?  Don't write off an interfaith ceremony just yet! Trust me, it's NOT impossible - it just takes a particularly conscious preparation. In this episode, we'll go over some things you should consider as a couple before getting in to the details of...

Now that we understand the historical context of Jewish Interfaith Marriage, let's talk about the ways it's viewed by Jews today.  Don't forget - you can reach me any time at www.yourohiorabbi.com.  Need a rabbi for your interfaith wedding in Ohio and beyond? Fill out the contact form there if you'd like to work with me on your wedding. IG: @yourohiorabbi Send questions for me to answer...

Confused about why Interfaith Marriage seems to be such a HUGE deal to so many Jews? Let's talk about it. In Part 1, we'll go through a brief history of the Jewish people's relationship to intermarriage, going all the way back to the Torah. As the title says, it's brief and imperfect, but I think it's important for our understanding as we move through the conversation.  Don't forget - you can...

Do I require premarital counseling as a wedding rabbi? No. Do I offer premarital counseling? Also, no. Do I suggest it? Sure! Well, most of the time.  1:00 Why I don’t offer or require premarital counseling 18:00 If I were going to do premarital counseling, here’s the kind I would do 20:00 Types of premarital counseling 27:30 Reasons to pursue premarital counseling 37:15 Reasons NOT to pursue...

You've decided you want a Rabbi for your wedding! How exciting. But...how in the world do you find one?  Part 1 - Determining your "must haves" and "must nots" BEFORE you start your search Part 2 - (29:49) How to search for a Rabbi - From Google to Jewish Geography, here are all my best recommendations.  THE Rabbi search resource for interfaith couples: www.18doors.org (Tell them Rabbi L...

"But Rabbi, we're not religious! Do we have any business planning a Jewish wedding ceremony?"  Yep.  For SURE. (What, you thought I'd be unbiased?) In this episode, we'll dive into common reasons that non-religious/spiritual couples give for why they can't/shouldn't have a Jewish ceremony.  - Not believing in Gd - Lack of Jewish knowledge, especially about Jewish weddings - Feeling...

Can we have a Jewish wedding on Shabbat? YES! And also...no. Okay....sort of. It depends on who you ask? Right. We need a  longer explanation. Join Rabbi LeighAnn for a deep dive into the laws, customs, and considerations surrounding Saturday Jewish weddings. Please visit 18doors.org for a clergy matching service made especially for Jewish and interfaith couples searching for a rabbi to offic...

Check the Jewish calendar first, THEN settle on your date. I know that almost nobody finds a rabbi as the first thing on their planning list. That’s fine, I just want to give you the info you need so you have the best shot at finding a rabbi to officiate your ceremony if that’s something you desire. What I do NOT want is for you to be really excited about your Jewish wedding,  and really want...

Do we even need a rabbi for our Jewish or interfaith wedding? It's a question a lot of couples have...and nobody ever asks. Spoiler: No, you don't. But listen for all of Rabbi LeighAnn's reasons that you should consider at least consulting a rabbi on how to include Jewish elements into your wedding ceremony. From choosing wedding vows to including your parents in the ceremony to smashing the glass...