Brides still walking down the aisle in the Caribbean!

I have been sooooo tired of hearing all the bad economic news lately, that I have almost stopped listening to the news, or reading the paper.  But, today I stumbled upon good news, and it was so exciting, especially because it directly relates to what I do.  I’ve considered myself so fortunate this year, that [...]

Congratulations, Scott & Mara! It’s been REAL!

Today I performed a wedding for Scott & Mara, one of the most lovely, down to earth, authentic couples I have met in a long time.
Just pronounced Husband and Wife!
From the moment I met them, I was touched by their simple honesty and affection for each other.  In a very short time, I felt like [...]

Finishing up with October – where did it go?

Gee, another month I just pulled down from the calendar.  It seems like yesterday I was getting ready for Rosh Hashanah, but a full month has flown by, and the end of the year is coming up so quickly.  I couldn’t step into November, without writing about the rest of October.
Last weekend, I officiated my [...]

My first published Ezine article!

Great News! My article on planning an Interfaith wedding was published today on Ezine!
http://ezinearticles.com/?id=1363768

You might be thinking that planning your Jewish/Interfaith wedding will be all about the conflict – but you can create a ceremony that everyone will love. By focusing on the relationship, and choosing traditions and readings to honor both sides, your [...]

Planning your Interfaith Wedding ceremony

I just stumbled on a great site – www.shebrew.com, and there I found an article by Leslie Hershman, a Reform Jewish bride, marrying a non practicing Catholic.
It was so great to read her post, because this is exactly what I do in my practice when planning an Interfaith wedding. I’m much more concerned about [...]

About Cantor Debbi Ballard

I have a rich and varied background that brings me to where I am today. As a child growing up in a Conservative Jewish community, I was mesmerized and transformed by the musical experience of singing in synagogue with my family. Our Jewish holiday celebrations and lifecycle events became the most special [...]