I just read Rabbi Lev Ba’esh’s post over on www.Interfaithfamily.com, one of my most favorite Interfaith relationship resources, and was touched by how similar our experiences and positions are on performing Interfaith wedding ceremonies. Anyone who reads my story on my website knows that when I married Wayne, my Christian ex-husband, the list of available Rabbis … Read more
After the amazing destination wedding in St. Pete, I rushed right back to South Florida, to get ready for Rachel and Mara’s Havdalah Bat Mitzvah at the Hyatt Bonaventure Resort & Spa in Weston, Florida. Rachel and Mara are sisters, almost two years apart, who prepared for their special day together, and it was a … Read more
On Monday, I received a call from my friend, Darren, from Levitt Weinstein Funeral Home, in Boca. Darren is such a great young man, and when we met, we really clicked. I was trying to expand my name a bit, especially since I have found that presiding at funerals was amazingly rewarding to me, and … Read more
One of my Bar Mitzvah students, Jared, has decided what he wanted to do for his Mitzvah project for his Bar Mitzvah. He has decided to create a blog that lists and numbers all of the good deeds he performs. But, not only that, he is going to recruit other kids and adults around the … Read more
So, now that High Holidays are officially over, with the completion of Simchat Torah, I really didn’t want to let much time go by without talking about what an incredible experience I had at Temple Beth David, in Palm Beach Gardens. I must start off by saying thanks to Cantor Ann Turnoff, for recommending me … Read more
Wow, 8 days with no posts – I know, pretty unacceptable in the blogging world, but until they manufacture a 25th hour to the day, there has just been no way! I just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy New Year, and convey my intention for you to bring everything you dream of into … Read more
Shabbat – The busier I get, the more I crave a Shabbat day to retreat from the world, reflect, meditate, and pray. I remember sitting at the windmill park next to the King David Hotel in Jerusalem. A true Shabbat – just me, fresh air, no traffic, no chaos, no radios, phones, or tv’s. Some … Read more
Jackie Olenick, Leon’s wife (and my all time favorite Judaic artist on earth) put this beautiful invitation together. Seats can be reserved with your $72 donation through Paypal – to debbi@mypersonalcantor.com Please call me at 954-646-1326 if you have questions.
Tonight, Leon & Jackie and I joined Karen Modell from The Friends Meeting House in Lake Worth for dinner, and a tour of the house. It is a quaint house right off 10th Ave N & I-95, and it is the perfect space for our High Holiday service. We are going to hold a full … Read more
Well, it looks like we are getting closer to a plan, and while tomorrow should finalize the plans, I am so excited, I wanted to put out the word right away. Hopefully, I won’t jinx anything! Rabbi Leon Olenick and I are going to offer a free High Holiday service in Lake Worth. We both … Read more
