Posts By: Rabbi Lebow

The Concept of Marriage Evolves

Marriage is all the rage nowadays, the talk on everyone’s lips, which is good to see, but some are using it more as a political platform. Trevor Burrus of The Washington Post points this out in his article, “Conservatives say marriage has always been between a man and a woman. They’re wrong.” Of course, they’re… Read more »

The Importance of Wedding Vows

There are many important parts to a wedding, but perhaps none more special or organic than the wedding vows. Yes – the wedding vows, the words expressed between two lovers that encapsulate their relationship – the hopes, the fears, the existential quirks. It’s the only moment that both parties can become poets, drilling their words… Read more »

Coping with the Loss of a Loved One

In addition to officiating weddings, we also offer traditional Jewish funeral services. And while we can take care of everything in regards to the service itself, we understand that coping with a loss can be a difficult experience, especially when a close friend or family member is the one who passed. Fortunately, there are several… Read more »

How Many Bridesmaids and Groomsmen

When it comes to planning a wedding, there are likely hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions you have to make. This is truer of course when you’re having a larger ceremony, but even the smallest, most informal of weddings still require a few decisions to be made. One of these decisions is how many bridesmaids… Read more »

How to Have a Stress-Free Wedding

Your wedding should be one of the most joyous, memorable days in your entire life, and it likely will be, but the weeks and months leading up to the event are often very stressful. Fortunately, we’re here to tell you that getting married doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. In fact, it shouldn’t be… Read more »

Tips for Planning an Outdoor Wedding

Wedding season will soon be here, which means the temperature is rising and outdoor ceremonies are becoming more common. While an outdoor wedding may not be perfect for every couple, there are a few great advantages of having one. Of course, there are some downsides of walking down the aisle outside, but the following tips… Read more »

How to Add Southern Charm to Your Wedding

There is nothing quite like southern charm, and southern weddings can be some of the most fun and joyous events you will ever attend. But if you are getting ready to throw your own wedding and you want to make sure it has that right amount of southern appeal for your guests, we can help…. Read more »

Millennials Don’t Hate Marriage!

Bearded Hipster

There has been much debate regarding whether or not marriage is as important to millennials as it has been to past generations, and a new study is only adding fuel to that fire. Last year, the Pew Research Center surveyed Americans across the country, asking whether or not they were single and how important marriage… Read more »

Choosing a Budget for Your Wedding

Wedding Budget

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and most couples plan accordingly. Choosing a budget for the wedding always comes with a lot of advice from planners, friends, family, and anyone you’re showing rings too. But there’s a lot of false information out there so we put together a… Read more »