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Your Jewish Wedding
by Rabbi LeighAnn
Welcome to Your Jewish Wedding with Rabbi LeighAnn. Are you planning a Jewish or interfaith wedding? Are you lost on where to even begin planning the ceremony, let alone finding a rabbi to help you? It doesn’t matter whether one or both of you is Jewish, you deserve a guide. Here on this podcast, I can be everyone's rabbi - yours too! My guests and I will share everything we know to help make your Jewish or interfaith wedding full of tradition AND perfectly yours. Work with me! www.yourohiorabbi.comFind me on Instagram @yourohiorabbiSend your questions to [email protected] - There is always more learning to do!
Episodes
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033 - Kiddush (The Blessing Over Wine) - Origins and History
033 - Kiddush (The Blessing Over Wine) - Origins and History This is THE central blessing of almost every Jewish celebration - but WHY? Join Rabbi LeighAnn for a little anthropology and a lot of chit chat surrounding this ubiquitous ritual. Don't forget - you can reach me (Rabbi LeighAnn) any…
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My Annual Apology - 5786
I probably made a bunch of people upset years and years ago - but I can't remember all the details. (There's a reason you're supposed to apologize as soon as you mess up.) Between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, Jews are called to do an honest accounting of our souls, and to make amends where we…
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031 - Your Jewish Household
031 - "Do You Plan to Have a Jewish Household?" (Finding a Rabbi Series) It’s one of the most common questions a rabbi may ask a couple before deciding that he or she is the right fit for the couple’s wedding. If a rabbi asked you this question, do you know how you would answer? Does it conjure...
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030 - Tenaim (Where Moms Break a Plate)
You know about breaking the glass, but what about breaking a PLATE? Welcome to the first LISTENER QUESTION episode of the Your Jewish Wedding Podcast, where I answer Olivia’s question: “I was wondering if you could explain the breaking of the plates by the mothers?” Yes! There is a Jewish custom...
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028 - I'm back! Where I've been and where we're going
Have you felt ghosted and abandoned by your favorite rabbi (me, obviously) ? Did you come here expecting an apology for my half a year absence? Well, you won't get an apology, but you will get an explanation. Settle in for an update on what I've been up to, and some thoughts about how I'd like to...
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27 - Hebrew/Jewish Names
Clueless about your Hebrew name? What about your fiance/e's? Your ketubah will most likely ask you to provide your Hebrew name - for very important reasons. Don't phone this one in - listen for tips and tricks on the best way to determine your Hebrew name and that of your beloved -whether he or…
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26 - Interfaith/Bilingual Officiant Reverend Mercy
I interview Reverend Mercy Ibarra, an interfaith/bilingual officiant (and possible MOT?) in Los Angeles. (Yes, she’s done Jewish weddings. And technicalities aside, she was brought up Catholic.) If you don't want a religious ceremony but your Abuela is NOT happy about it, Reverend Mercy can help!...
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25 - Passover Seder Basics (Especially for First-Timers!)
Here’s exactly how to plan a QUICK and EASY Passover Seder for first-timers. The most important thing is to start somewhere and to always ask questions! If you’re short on time, go straight to 13:45 One-Sheet Haggadah:...
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24 - Circling and its Significance for Modern Couples
What does the circling under the chuppah MEAN? Will it be weird if we do it at our wedding? Will we feel awkward? Will we freak out our guests? Should we explain it? Aaaaarggh! Yes, for many couples, considering circling under the chuppah just feels like TOO MUCH. Too much Jewiness, too much…
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23 - A Thorougly Modern Ketubah (feat. Bekah from Foreverie Paper)
Bekah specializes in simple, beautiful, and personal ketubahs for each of her couples. Using her experiences in interfaith and Jewish life from childhood onward, she approaches each couple with the curiosity and knowledge to make their ketubah process mean much more than just picking out a piece…
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22 - Circling: Origins and Intercultural Connections
The traditional circling at a Jewish wedding has so much history and so many different meanings. As fun as its origins may be (you'll see!) I get most excited about how other cultures incorporate circling into their wedding ceremonies, too. Please note: something went awry with the break music in...
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21 - DJ Snead - Choosing Music for your Ceremony and Beyond
Rabbi LeighAnn chats with close friend of the Pod DJ Snead. Tune in for advice on choosing your ceremony music, how to find music pros you trust, and more! Find and book DJ Snead at https://www.djsnead.com/ Don't forget - you can reach me (Rabbi LeighAnn) any time at www.yourohiorabbi.com or...
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20 - The Chuppah: How to Make it Your Own
As long as it has four poles and a top, your chuppah can be ANYTHING you want it to be. It’s a PERFECT option for interfaith couples to represent both sides of their family! Here are some suggestions for how to make the chuppah at your Jewish or interfaith wedding personal and gorgeous. The art…
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19 - The Chuppah: a Brief and Imperfect History
The Chuppah - Whether or not you've been pronouncing it correctly, you probably know it is one of THE visual symbols of a Jewish wedding. But where did it come from? Yes! This is one of those super nerdy episodes where we talk about the Bible and the Talmud, with. - what else? - lots of tangents....
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18.5 - Jewish Christmas Trees
Are you Jewish and stressing over whether and/or how to have a Christmas tree in your house? Are you wondering if you would be the first Jew to ever do something so crazy? (Spoiler: no, you wouldn't.) Tune in to this episode to chat with Rabbi LeighAnn about tips for making the Christmas Tree...
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18 - Bedecken
Bedeck the halls? Nah. Bedeck the BRIDE! (But seriously, what the heck is a bedecken?) Chat with Rabbi LeighAnn about the Jewish custom of veiling the bride, one of the most underrated Jewish wedding customs! Don't forget - you can reach me (Rabbi LeighAnn) any time at www.yourohiorabbi.com or...
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A Jewish Wedding (Planning) Story - Abby and Joseph
Abby filled me in on her Jewish-Anglican wedding ceremony planning for her upcoming celebration in August 2024 ka''h! Abby is a political psychology maven, and her YouTube channel is full of really interesting discussion of everything Political Psych with a heavy side of snark. Go listen here:...
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16 - Groom's Table/Bride's Throne
The wedding couple is treated like royalty on their wedding day - literally! If you didn't know about the custom of the Groom's Table and Bride's Throne in a Jewish wedding, you're not alone! These customs are usually seen as part of the more Orthodox-leaning weddings, but ANY couple can consider...
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A Jewish Wedding Story - Estee & Ira
Hear all about Estee and Ira's glitz-and-glam February 2022 wedding, featuring a mirrored gold chuppah, some reluctant circling, and a hilarious clergy team. Estee hosts the Bridetender Podcast, where you can hear all about the wedding industry straight from the vendors, and take advantage of all...
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14 - The Ketubah Ceremony
You have the ketubah...now what's the plan for signing it? Where? When? How many people? Do we REALLY need a half hour to sign a document? Here’s everything you need to know about the ketubah signing ceremony. Part 1 - Safeguarding your ketubah (Yenta lecturing about ketubah safety timestamp:...
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013 - Your Ketubah - Tips for Today's Couple
You've decided to sign a ketubah! Yay! So...how can you make it your own? As we learned in Episode 12, the Ketubah has some very antiquated origins, especially in terms of how it treats women. Plus, I assume the two of you won't be exchanging goats and dowries. Here's how you can honor the spirit...
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12.5 Identity, not Politics - The Situation in Israel and Your Jewish Wedding
Recorded on October 17, 2023 I really thought that the situation in Israel wasn't relevant to Jewish Weddings. But as I talked to some of my couples, past and present, I learned otherwise. Full transcript here:...
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12 - The Ketubah - A Brief and Imperfect History
Rabbi LeighAnn reviews a brief history of the evolution of the ketubah, the Jewish Marriage Document, so couples can better understand the context when they are considering purchasing and signing one. Don't forget - you can reach me any time at www.yourohiorabbi.com. Fill out the contact form…
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A Jewish Wedding Story - Erin and John
The FIRST episode in our "A Jewish Wedding Story" series! I sat down with my neighbor and friend Erin to chat about her interfaith-Jewish backyard wedding. Officiated by her husband John's brother, it was a beautiful mix of their values and beliefs, nestled within layers of Jewish wedding...
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10 - Creating a Truly Interfaith Wedding Ceremony
Looking for tips and tricks for combining your faith/culture's wedding traditions with those of your fiance/fiancee's? You've come to the right place. Let's think creatively - It will be beautiful. Don't forget - you can reach me any time at www.yourohiorabbi.com. Fill out the contact form there…
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9 - Is a Truly Interfaith Ceremony Even Possible for Us? (Plus - Addressing Co-Officiation)
Concerned that your "interfaith ceremony" will actually turn out to be a single-faith ceremony with a shoutout or two to the "second-tier" tradition? Don't write off an interfaith ceremony just yet! Trust me, it's NOT impossible - it just takes a particularly conscious preparation. In this…
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8 - Jewish Interfaith Marriage - Contemporary Perspectives
Now that we understand the historical context of Jewish Interfaith Marriage, let's talk about the ways it's viewed by Jews today. Don't forget - you can reach me any time at www.yourohiorabbi.com. Need a rabbi for your interfaith wedding in Ohio and beyond? Fill out the contact form there if…
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7 - Jewish Interfaith Marriage Part 1 - A Brief and Imperfect History
Confused about why Interfaith Marriage seems to be such a HUGE deal to so many Jews? Let's talk about it. In Part 1, we'll go through a brief history of the Jewish people's relationship to intermarriage, going all the way back to the Torah. As the title says, it's brief and imperfect, but I think...
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6 - Premarital Counseling
Do I require premarital counseling as a wedding rabbi? No. Do I offer premarital counseling? Also, no. Do I suggest it? Sure! Well, most of the time. 1:00 Why I don’t offer or require premarital counseling 18:00 If I were going to do premarital counseling, here’s the kind I would do 20:00 Types…
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5 - Finding a Rabbi
You've decided you want a Rabbi for your wedding! How exciting. But...how in the world do you find one? Part 1 - Determining your "must haves" and "must nots" BEFORE you start your search Part 2 - (29:49) How to search for a Rabbi - From Google to Jewish Geography, here are all my best...
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4 - "But We're Not Religious!"
"But Rabbi, we're not religious! Do we have any business planning a Jewish wedding ceremony?" Yep. For SURE. (What, you thought I'd be unbiased?) In this episode, we'll dive into common reasons that non-religious/spiritual couples give for why they can't/shouldn't have a Jewish ceremony. - Not...
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3 - Saturday Weddings
Can we have a Jewish wedding on Shabbat? YES! And also...no. Okay....sort of. It depends on who you ask? Right. We need a longer explanation. Join Rabbi LeighAnn for a deep dive into the laws, customs, and considerations surrounding Saturday Jewish weddings. Please visit 18doors.org for a clergy...
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2 - Choosing a Date
Check the Jewish calendar first, THEN settle on your date. I know that almost nobody finds a rabbi as the first thing on their planning list.That’s fine, I just want to give you the info you need so you have the best shot at finding a rabbi to officiate your ceremony if that’s something you…
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1 - Do We Even Need a Rabbi?
Do we even need a rabbi for our Jewish or interfaith wedding? It's a question a lot of couples have...and nobody ever asks. Spoiler: No, you don't. But listen for all of Rabbi LeighAnn's reasons that you should consider at least consulting a rabbi on how to include Jewish elements into your…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Your Jewish Wedding with Rabbi LeighAnn. Are you planning a Jewish or interfaith wedding? Are you lost on where to even begin planning the ceremony, let alone finding a rabbi to help you? It doesn’t matter whether one or both of you is Jewish, you deserve a guide. Here on this podcast, I can be everyone's rabbi - yours too! My guests and I will share everything we know to help make your Jewish or interfaith wedding full of tradition AND perfectly yours. Work with me! www.yourohiorabbi.comFind me on Instagram @yourohiorabbiSend your questions to [email protected] - There is always more learning to do!
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Rabbi LeighAnn
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Welcome to Your Jewish Wedding with Rabbi LeighAnn. Are you planning a Jewish or interfaith wedding? Are you lost on where to even begin planning the ceremony, let alone finding a rabbi to help you? It doesn’t matter whether one or both of you is Jewish, you deserve a guide. Here on this podcast, I...
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