Qualities to Consider when Hiring a Rabbi for an Interfaith Wedding

Religious traditions vary from person to person even in the same religious tradition. Many Jewish or interfaith couples decide to hire a Rabbi to perform or co-officiate the wedding ceremony. When hiring a Rabbi it is important for the couple to decide what Jewish traditions they want incorporated into the ceremony and where they want the ceremony held. Some Rabbis will only perform traditional ceremonies inside a synagogue following the Jewish law carried down from the Torah. If this is not exactly what the couple desires they must find a Rabbi willing to incorporate the traditions important to the couple.

Finding A Rabbi That Works For You.
A newly engaged couple should decide in advance what Jewish traditions they want incorporated into their ceremony and where they want the ceremony held. When the couple has agreed on this they can discuss these desires with family to get recommendations regarding contacting a Rabbi. If the family Rabbi at the synagogue of worship is unable to meet the needs and desires of the bride and groom, then the couple can look outside the family to find a Rabbi.

There are many search engines available on the Internet that can provide excellent leads in finding a Rabbi willing to meet the needs of the bride and groom. There are also Jewish religious affiliations that can assist a couple in locating and hiring a Rabbi. These affiliations may also be able to help develop a location or synagogue for the ceremony if that is desired.

When the couple has narrowed down the search it is important to interview the potential Rabbi's to determine which one best meets the desires and needs of the bride and groom. It is recommended that the couple take a list of questions to ask the Rabbi to decide if the Rabbi is able to incorporate the traditions the couple wants in the wedding.

When A Decision Has Been Made on Your Interfaith Rabbi.
When the bride and groom decide on a Rabbi they will most likely be asked to make a deposit to reserve the services of the Rabbi for a specific date and time. Once this has been done the couple, the Rabbi, and possibly the parents of the bride and groom will discuss in great detail the desires for the ceremony. Specific plans will then be made regarding exactly what will happen at the ceremony and what Jewish traditions will be incorporated. The Rabbi may recommend premarital counseling before the ceremony takes place.

When hiring a Rabbi the most important thing to consider are the desires of the bride and groom and whether or not the Rabbi is willing to meet those desires.