Jewish ceremony Archives - My Personal Cantor

Sydney’s Destination Bat Mitzvah in Playa del Carmen Mexico

February 27, 2023October 8, 2018 by Debbi Ballard

Sydney’s Destination Bat Mitzvah at the Beautiful Azul Fives Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico I just returned from Mexico, where I had the opportunity to perform Sydney’s Destination Bat Mitzvah Ceremony at Azul Fives, an all inclusive beach resort in beautiful Playa del Carmen, Mexico. My friend, Evan Gross, from DestinationMitzvah.com connected me … Read more

What’s New at the Zoo? Eli’s Bar Mitzvah!!

February 23, 2023December 4, 2017 by Debbi Ballard

I love working with young people. Helping to prepare them for their Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah service is one of my greatest joys. The opportunity to share what I know and teach not only the history of our religion, but also how this history affects them and their families, is special. Every once in … Read more

Your Brother is not a Wedding Officiant…Why You Should Always Hire a Professional

February 23, 2023April 8, 2017 by Debbi Ballard

I received an email from someone in Philadelphia this morning who was considering using her brother as a wedding officiant.

“My daughter is getting married on July 22 (her fiancee is not Jewish). She and her fiancee have asked my brother to marry them. My brother is going to get certified on line, but we want to be sure the marriage is legal. Could you recommend a cantor in the Philadelphia area, that would be willing to come to our venue, before the wedding ceremony, to sign the marriage license (and maybe Ketubah) so the marriage would be legal?”