The Jewish Wedding Rabbi's BlogJewish-Wedding-Rabbi.com can Officiate on your wedding day! Customer Spotlight for Freedom VoiceWhen you find the right services you need, it is an honor to be chosen for Customer Spotlight. Thank you FreedomVoice. All those I connect with have an easier time when telephoning my toll free number to reach The Jewish Wedding Rabbi Freedom Voice Interview - Customer Spotlight Kosher Style ReceptionQuestion: Can I offer as hors d'oeuvres: 1) chicken satay and 2) polenta cake with mushroom ragu at the same time (hand passed) Answer Kosher style will Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kosher Style Reception" Its Baby Naming, Naming Ceremonies Time!Baby namings Naming ceremonies are happening for the New Year 2012. So precious for our new born children are continuing our traditions by receiving their hertiage's Hebrew names in memory of extra special beloveds whom have past in their families. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Its Baby Naming, Naming Ceremonies Time!" Jewish Holidays, the Hebrew Calendar’s At A Glance By The Jewish Wedding RabbiJewish Holidays, the Hebrew Calendar's Cycle at a Glance by the Jewish Wedding Rabbi Chanukah Song 'Light the Candle' by Tracy CollinsEnjoy the debut of Tracy Collin's original Chanukah song for the Chanukah Holiday. It is a beautiful piece written and sung by Tracy. The Festival of Lights are joyous for all Eight Nights.
Ceremony Photos - Touching Moments during Life Cycle CeremoniesCeremony Photos - Touching Moments during Life Cycle Ceremonies Posted on Preston Bailey's Blog Searching for Wedding PlannersPreston Bailey, an award winning event designer recently posted on his web site blog that after a bad experience with a Wedding Planner abroad, he requested recommendations. Continue reading below.
I share with you what I wrote posted on his Blog. Hello Preston, As a Rabbi, Wedding Officiate, officiating Jewish Ceremonies, Civil Ceremonies for all couples all around the world and of course the Tri-State area since I too am based in New York rely on Wedding Planners as well. Especially when I need assistance at the ceremony site when the full vision is either not complete or needs a last minute change. As an Officiant, I too have a responsibility to my couples and to take care of them on their wedding day, including the planning stages leading up to their special day as well. ABC, Association of Bridal Consultants, headquartered in Connecticut offers Members of Wedding Planners located all over the world. I am not a spokesperson for ABC, actually a Member myself under the category Officiant. I have been working with a Wedding Planner in my area and she invited me to ABC events. Knowing how much I rely on Wedding Planners when my couples hire one, and learning all of the valuable key learning topics, I joined. All of those that I have met in the Organization are passionate in what they do and eye for details, solving any problems that arise on the spot in a calm and most importantly professional way. I speak from experience having worked and socialized with. I was more than happy to be just as supportive. You can easily do a search on their web site –http://www.bridalassn.com/LocateAWeddingPlanner.aspx. It will allow you to search for an ABC Member Wedding Planner in any location you are traveling, near or far.
All my best,
Rabbi Andrea Frank Th.M Member: ABC, Association for Bridal Consultants Perform Acts of Love and Kindness
According to our history books, the Pilgrims and the Indians shared the feast table together. They were not related. This thanksgiving holiday is bittersweet because I and my family will be celebrating with very special people whom extended their kindness. Heartfelt. I am thankful for all my blessings as a Rabbi assisting many with their life cycle ceremonies; As a person, no big list, its quite simple, I appreciate life - sharing it with my family - it really is that simple. Then there are those that this holiday will not be so cheery because they either said goodbye or on the verge of saying goodbye to a beloved. Including those that are sick with an illness under continuous medical care and may not have that opportunity to be present at the feast table. As a Rabbi, I am often contacted and hear about all of the above. Thus...the holidays are bittersweet. Two important lines in the Jewish Obligation Prayer is to 'perform acts of loving kindness' and 'to welcome the stranger.' those who are Not of Jewish Hertiage can certainly relate to it as well. For those cooking or attending, an abundance of food will be on the table. Can you welcome those to your table and touch another's heart with your kindness sharing the holiday together. Remember those around you that may be alone, may need a little cheer while they find ways to heal or deal. Food feeds the soul, your kindness feeds the heart. ♥. Have a Happy Thanksgiving with all your blessings and remember the lessons from our history. Its a Mitzvah (good deed) Jewish Press Breaking News, In the News for Rabbi Andrea FrankJewish Press Breaking News, In the News for Rabbi Andrea Frank Jewish Wedding JudaicaJewish Wedding Judaica is now on Facebook. Keep up to date on The Groom Needs This Important Step at all wedding ceremonies that incorporate Jewish traditions such as the Breaking of the Glass. All designs and colors. Click Like and stay informed when JWJ updates, adds products for your Judaica needs. Wedding Advice - Industry Wedding Professionals Share in VideoNew York Rabbi Andrea Frank, was invited to join Industry Wedding Professionals in a Video Interview produced by Nick Carter Photography/Video in Westchester County, NY. You can find Rabbi Andrea's interview at 5:32. Enjoy this very proud video interview moment. Rabbi Andrea Frank resides in New York serving the Tri-state area and beyond. Beyond for she is The Traveling Rabbi having traveled for destination weddings, Jewish wedding ceremonies. For Jewish Wedding Ceremonies, she will guide you on all things wedding ceremony. Creating the ceremony that fits the two of you.
Wedding advice from wedding professionals from Nick Carter on Vimeo. Groom’s Important Step!Groom's step on the glass and everyone shouts "Mazel Tov!" The Breaking of the Glass for under the wedding canopy with Jewish customs. Time of Jewish Wedding Ceremony?If Sunset is 7:08pm on a Saturday evening, what time can the ceremony begin? Reply from Rabbi Andrea Frank: Traditionally, 1 hour soon after Havdalah Permalink -- click for full blog post "Time of Jewish Wedding Ceremony?" Breaking Glass For All Weddings Incorporating Jewish CustomsBreaking Glass is not only for a full Jewish wedding ceremony. What this means is that all weddings that are incorporating the Jewish custom of the breaking glass - now you have an online resource for all the styles, colors that are available by the Judaica Artists that create beautiful pieces of Judaica (Jewish Art Pieces) Rabbi Andrea Frank shares her knowledge and resources for all couples.
Spiritual Civil Wedding CeremonyMazel Tov! Rachel and Kenneth are married! They were blessed under the Chuppah in their spiritual civil wedding ceremony uniting two hearts into one. Such a delight to marrying them and celebrate their joyful union surrounded by family and friends.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Spiritual Civil Wedding Ceremony" On-Line Dating - What is Your Intent?On-line dating web sites are the introductions, you do the rest. You did not sign up to date, you signed up to meet someone for a relationship You did not sign up to date for years, you signed up to meet the one You did not sign up to pick, pick, and continue to be picky. You signed up to find your match. You did not sign up to find you like the same music, the same food, you signed up to share life with someone and make life a joy and interesting. Life is wonderful shared by two. You did not sign up to find someone to just hang out with, you signed up to share and be a partner. If you need help, then seek help, that is what a Matchmaker does. If you can figure out why you have not found the one, then make the change and say this year is my year! All the best in finding your bershert. Your soulmate. How do I know...I officiated many couples who found their beshert on online-dating web sites. Stop dreaming and make it happen for only you can make it so.
Permalink -- click for full blog post "On-Line Dating - What is Your Intent?" Wedding Details - Rabbi ReferralEven the Rabbi enjoys this reception table idea as seen on Get Married.com where Rabbi Andrea Frank appears and written articles such as Blending Your Families Before Your Wedding Day and officiant services by locaiton as New York, New York. The caption reads, "Can't bring Fluffy to your wedding? This couple included their four-legged family member in their table numbers instead!"
Sukkot - Fall FestivalChag Sameach Sukkot
In this season of rejoicing (Zeman Simchatenu)Erev Sukkot begins this evening. We rejoice on this festival. It references back in history for the temporary dwellings (booth) when the Israelites traveled in the wilderness. It lasts for 8 days and those who have an opportunity to go into a Succah, share a festive meal, snack, drink surrounded by the decorations of the fal...l colors of the harvest. For those that do not, will decorate their table with fall colors, gourds, little itty bitty pumpkins, to teach and remind us in that time in history. Yes, pumpkins are not only for the last day in the month of October.
The other symbolisms are the Lulav and Etrog. On the 8th night, we light once again a Yahrzeit (Memorial Candle) for our beloved's. Once again, part of the 4 times a year we light a Yahrzeit including the Anniversary. Chag Sameach Sukkot Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sukkot - Fall Festival" |
