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My Personal Cantor

Underwater Weddings: It’s Official – Cantor Debbi Ballard is Certified by ProDiveUSA

Yes, you heard right, underwater weddings! Suffice to say – there is a long story about how this all came about – but…. Yes, I am the first Cantor and Rabbi to become certified in performing weddings underwater!  Using full Guardian scuba face masks, and through ProDiveUSA in Fort Lauderdale, we are going to be … Read more

Jerry and Audrey’s Jewish-Interfaith Wedding Ceremony in Pompano Beach, FL – Making It a Family Affair!

This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of marrying Jerry and Audrey, in a simple, private, and meaningful Jewish-Interfaith wedding ceremony at Winters Park, in Pompano Beach, Florida. From the moment Jerry emailed me, several months ago, I knew this was a couple I was really going to enjoy getting to know better.  In the … Read more

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 … Read more

Z & E's B'Nai Mitzvah – Another favorite for sure!

I just can’t figure out how each ceremony I do becomes my favorite!  I have so many favorites, I just don’t know how to classify them all, and this past Shabbat morning was no exception! E&Z (names removed for privacy) – A brother/sister team that shared their special day quickly worked their little ways deep … Read more

Russia – Meet Mexico!

I just returned last night from my 4 day trip to the Riu Palace in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, where Dan and Rita were married in the most beautiful ceremony (if I do say so, myself). What an amazing group of people this was! I must admit, I was a bit unsure if I would … Read more