Deciding On Jewish And Christian Wedding Rabbi

By Helen Reed


A rabbi is a Hebrew word meaning teacher. Deciding on Jewish and Christian wedding rabbi becomes a necessity when these two faiths are brought together should a man and woman with these two denominations want to get married. It can be a difficult time especially when one party insists that this be the case and wanting a wedding with a this type of flavor.

There is much to consider if this is the case and it is wise to go and consult with a Rabbi of this nature. The word Rabbi basically means teacher and they are well versed in all aspects of the Bible both written and oral law. An orthodox one will unfortunately not be of any assistance, as they will not condone a marriage of this type because it is not in accordance with Law.

It is much the case that the spouse to be who is not of Judaism will make inquiries with regard to becoming a convert. This is a big decision and as Judaism is not a religion that tries to take on converts, the road in doing so is hard and arduous where one has to have a calling in doing so. A Rabbi can be consulted about this and he or she will advise that it takes up to three years and more to do so.

Apart from this, if one is not intending to convert before marriage, there is plenty more to consider and to prepare for this momentous day. Taking into consideration that there will be guests who are Jewish, one must cater for their needs as well. This means catering kosher and having kosher foodstuffs brought in and catered for.

This person will have to be paid for work done so this should be budgeted for accordingly. This person is Shomrei Shabbos meaning that they keep the Sabbath and its laws so accordingly, the wedding date is important as to not fall on this day in the calendar.

The Beth Din is the court of law that enforces anything having to do with Jewish practices. They oversee kashrut laws and ensure that they are with in keeping to laws laid down in the Bible. A mashgiach will ensure that these laws are abided by when serving food and these people are themselves Shomrei Shabbos and abide by all Jewish Law.

Shomrei Shabbos literally means guarding the Sabbath and to keep to its prerequisites. A mashgiach will follow these laws and is an able person to ensure that all that is eaten is in line with kashrut laws. Having one on site is a must as proceedings within the kitchen must be adhered by.

All in all, and in every way possible, it is a great day and one that will live in the minds of many that were present at the time. Consulting a Rabbi of this kind is the first step in overcoming the many obstacles that will present themselves when finding out what to do for such an occasion. Most of all, enjoy the journey, it is a start of many together.




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