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My Personal Cantor

Brides Still Walking Down the Aisle at Their Destination Wedding in the Caribbean and Mexico

Cantor, Rabbi and Wedding Officiant Debbi Ballard, My Personal Cantor

I was happy to read an article today, about brides continuing to book destination weddings 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 … Read more

Jewish Interfaith Wedding at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Florida: Congratulations, Scott and Mara!

Today I officiated a Jewish Interfaith wedding ceremony for Scott and Mara, one of the most lovely, down to earth, authentic couples I have met in a long time. 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 … 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

My first published Ezine article!

Great News! My article on planning an Interfaith wedding was published today on Ezine! http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-an-Interfaith-Wedding-a-Family-Affair 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, … Read more

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 … Read more

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 moments in my … Read more