Rabbi

Nitania13 Posted: Mar 09, 2009 06:48 PM

Rabbi

Hi ladies, I'm contacting rabbis for our wedding and would really welcome any referrals. What rabbi did you use? Did you like him? What did he charge? Was he orthodox, conservative or reformed? And any other info you think would be helpful!!! I really need some help please!! So far I only have two names (Rabbi Alan Stein & Rabbi Sebert).

Thanks!!!

EsquireBride Posted: Mar 09, 2009 07:04 PM

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My rabbi was Howard Beuchler of the Dix Hills Jewish Center, he is really nice and he does a great job! He did my wedding and I saw him do a friend's wedding a while ago. I think he is convservative (Lieberman clause in ketubah, let me change the ceremony a bit to be more equal, you can wear whatever dres you want, etc.). I have no idea what he charges if he does a ceremony outside of the Jewish Center, but inside ceremonies he just requests that you make a donation to his charity fund.

deb2378 Posted: Mar 09, 2009 07:21 PM

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We are using Rabbi Renee Feller. I met with her and loved her immediately. She is totally reform because she is marrying me on a Friday night! Send me fm if you want her info.

Nitania13 Posted: Mar 09, 2009 09:43 PM

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Anyone else please?

MsPotterhead Posted: Mar 09, 2009 10:50 PM

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Rabbi Howard Nacht. He was absolutely amazing. He was a Cantor before becoming a Rabbi, so he has a beautiful voice. He is reform and will custom create your ceremony.
I love him!

Biata and Jason Posted: Mar 10, 2009 01:07 AM

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We are using a family friend, but my friend had a GREAT Rabbi. He did an amazing job. If you would like, I can find out his info.

SB7308 Posted: Mar 10, 2009 09:34 AM

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My Rabbi is Orthodox (he's in Merrick). Let me know if you want his info.

mbscheer Posted: Mar 10, 2009 05:17 PM

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We are using the a rabbi from a temple in Huntington. He was really amazing. He is handling our family situations with such ease. He is conservative. The rabbi walked us through everything. I am so happy with him. FM if you want his info.

bride2be2009 Posted: Apr 03, 2009 12:27 AM

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How much have people paid for rabbis?

Also, has anyone had a clause saying you do not need to get a get???

Thanks....

Nitania13 Posted: Apr 03, 2009 01:37 PM

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Hi bride2be2009!! So far the prices I've seen have been about $750 from both rabbis! I have to say thanks to EsquireBride b/c we met with her Rabbi that she recommended yesterday and he was BEYOND AMAZING!!! My FH & I are madly in love with him and can't imagine having anyone else officiate our day. He was so passionate about Judaism without being overbearing. We LOVE him and are so excited!!!! If you want his info I'd be delighted to give it. Just FM me!! He's so wonderful!!!!! HTH!!

michelle1024 Posted: Apr 03, 2009 02:00 PM

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Posted by Nitania13

Hi bride2be2009!! So far the prices I've seen have been about $750 from both rabbis! I have to say thanks to EsquireBride b/c we met with her Rabbi that she recommended yesterday and he was BEYOND AMAZING!!! My FH & I are madly in love with him and can't imagine having anyone else officiate our day. He was so passionate about Judaism without being overbearing. We LOVE him and are so excited!!!! If you want his info I'd be delighted to give it. Just FM me!! He's so wonderful!!!!! HTH!!

He was my rabbi for years, i absolutely LOVE him i'm sure your wedding will be amazing if he is officiating!
He is wonderful!!!!

Nitania13 Posted: Apr 03, 2009 02:04 PM

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Posted by michelle1024

Posted by Nitania13

Hi bride2be2009!! So far the prices I've seen have been about $750 from both rabbis! I have to say thanks to EsquireBride b/c we met with her Rabbi that she recommended yesterday and he was BEYOND AMAZING!!! My FH & I are madly in love with him and can't imagine having anyone else officiate our day. He was so passionate about Judaism without being overbearing. We LOVE him and are so excited!!!! If you want his info I'd be delighted to give it. Just FM me!! He's so wonderful!!!!! HTH!!

He was my rabbi for years, i absolutely LOVE him i'm sure your wedding will be amazing if he is officiating!
He is wonderful!!!!

So you know Rabbi B too? He's awesome! I'm actually looking forward to working with him so much!! We like him so much that we wish we could join the Dix Hills Jewish Center. He's awesome!

EsquireBride Posted: Apr 03, 2009 02:08 PM

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Posted by Nitania13

Posted by michelle1024

Posted by Nitania13

Hi bride2be2009!! So far the prices I've seen have been about $750 from both rabbis! I have to say thanks to EsquireBride b/c we met with her Rabbi that she recommended yesterday and he was BEYOND AMAZING!!! My FH & I are madly in love with him and can't imagine having anyone else officiate our day. He was so passionate about Judaism without being overbearing. We LOVE him and are so excited!!!! If you want his info I'd be delighted to give it. Just FM me!! He's so wonderful!!!!! HTH!!

He was my rabbi for years, i absolutely LOVE him i'm sure your wedding will be amazing if he is officiating!
He is wonderful!!!!

So you know Rabbi B too? He's awesome! I'm actually looking forward to working with him so much!! We like him so much that we wish we could join the Dix Hills Jewish Center. He's awesome!

OMG, I am so excited that I helped you out! I know you will have an awesome time! He has been DH's family rabbi for years, but he only just met my parents a few days before the wedding and they were very much at ease!

Nitania13 Posted: Apr 03, 2009 02:18 PM

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Yeah, Rabbi Beuchler is amazing. Thank you SOOOOO much. We met with one other one and really didn't like him. He seemed very much like he was indifferent and only there for the money, but when we met with Rabbi Beuchler it was completely different. We had to ask what his fee was and for him it seemed like an after thought. He has such a lovely way about him I can't believe we found such a great person to officiate our wedding. YAY!!

bride2be2009 Posted: Apr 03, 2009 11:27 PM

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Did anyone or is anyone getting the part about having to have the 'get?' Is that something you have to have? Just curious...

hyphenbride Posted: Apr 04, 2009 08:52 PM

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Posted by deb2378

We are using Rabbi Renee Feller. I met with her and loved her immediately. She is totally reform because she is marrying me on a Friday night! Send me fm if you want her info.

You are in good hands with Rabbi Renee. She was our Rabbi and I cannot express how wonderful our ceremony was. She writes the ceremony with you, is very open to working with your needs.

We also met with Cantor Judy who we also liked a lot. She is reform.

Future Mrs. Posted: Apr 14, 2009 07:52 PM

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Hi, '07 bride here. I used Rabbi Raab and Cantor Reynolds. I recommend them, especially Cantor Reynolds. SHe has a beautiful voice. I think the cost was around $1000; but I can't remember exactly

heddahjo Posted: Jun 26, 2009 02:22 PM

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If you haven't found anyone yet, I would recommend checking out www.interfaithfamily.com. There is a clergy referral service that may be helpful.

There are also some great wedding resources at www.interfaithfamily.com/weddingresources.

Juhgail Posted: Jun 26, 2009 02:38 PM

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Posted by bride2be2009

Did anyone or is anyone getting the part about having to have the 'get?' Is that something you have to have? Just curious...

You only need at get if you have been divorced.

A jewish man must give his permission for his EX jewish wife to get re-married.

If the man does not want his Ex to marry again he can refuse to allow the get (a jewish divorce).

So if you have NOT been in a jewish marraige, you dont need a jewish divorce or get.