Ezra had been working for me for a few weeks, and we had already developed such an amazing relationship. Ezra is wise, spunky, intelligent and driven, and they made an incredible employee when I needed one the most. Ezra was a team player, and supported me unconditionally in all of my business ideas and goals. … Read more
Meet Ben and Allie – a recent favorite Interfaith Couple Have you ever met someone and just fallen in love — I did, and it’s probably not the story you’re expecting to hear. For me, it was Allie — and then Ben, and what led to an amazing relationship with this Interfaith Couple, as their … Read more
I’ve been so fortunate to have 2 opportunities to work with Father Tim, and since I just received a copy of this photo from our couple, Michelle and Brian, I’m posting it right away! Again I am reminded why Father Tim and I are the Power Team of Jewish Catholic Wedding Officiants! I’m sure there … Read more
High Holiday Worship Services with Cantor Debbi Ballard Begin for the first time 7 years ago, I performed my first wedding. 6 years ago, I performed my first Bat Mitzvah. Today, I am so proud to announce the official launch of “Shema Koleinu“, our non-profit synagogue-like organization that provides outreach to South Florida’s Jewish and … Read more
I just came across a well-written post by a Reform Rabbi in Washington, DC, in response to the recent NYT article that seems to be hitting a lot of nerves around the world. While I recognize that some of my colleagues provide this as a fast track, meaningless way to substantiate a monstrous party – … Read more
Danielle and Garrett’s Jewish Interfaith wedding ceremony is the perfect reason why I do what I do. Jewish Interfaith wedding ceremonies are absolutely what I do best, but being a positive resource to my couples is just as important. Many colleagues ask me why I invest so much time in my individual Interfaith couples. They … Read more
Planning their Jewish Christian Wedding Kathy emailed me a year ago, as she and her fiancee, Drew, and their Moms were coming to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and were looking for someone to co-officiate their Jewish Christian wedding in a church in Fort Lauderdale. As of yet, they didn’t have a venue, but both Kathy and … Read more
Reading back over some of my past blogs, I was reminded of one of my all time favorites. Given that the topic is so prevalent again, today, and I have so many new readers, I wanted to bring it out of hiding, and into the forefront again. Enjoy! Reprinted from August 17, 2008 by cantorballard On … Read more
People always ask me.. “What is the most unique Interfaith wedding ceremony you have ever performed?” I’m assuming they want to know about exotic locations I’ve been to, but unique weddings mean something very different to me. This month, I added a new type of unique – a Jewish Hindu wedding ceremony which turned out … Read more
So, no sooner did I finish Jared’s Bar Mitzvah, that it was time to prepare for the exciting upcoming week! First stop: Greenville, NC, where I had the pleasure and privilege of officiating the Interfaith wedding for Leigh and Matthew. Leigh is Meridith’s sister, whose wedding ceremony I officiated back in December of 2007. The … Read more
