FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Generally for customized weddings and funerals I request an honorarium of $300 - $500 plus any travel/hotel expenses if more than 140 miles from Torrance, CA. For Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation I request $50 per hour for working with a student and $500 to officiate at the ceremony. For baby namings and memorial stone unveilings I request $250 plus any travel/hotel expenses if more than 140 miles from Torrance. I am willing to co-officiate with other clergy and to officiate in any house of worship, hotel, or other venue or setting, indoors or outdoors. in case of severe economic hardship please speak with me. I do not charge more for interfaith or same sex weddings and events than I do for standard Jewish services. Your satisfaction and good memories are my goal. I always customize services to meet your needs and will not reject your ideas, (although I dont jump out of perfectly good airplanes or swim with sharks!).
- What types of customers have you worked with?
I craft and officiate at very personalized weddings for all couples, Jewish, interfaith and same sex. I have decades of experience training and officiating at bar and bat mitzvahs for students of all ages. I create very personalized and meaningful funerals, memorial services, shiva minyans and unveilings. I have officiated at baby namings, bris ceremonies and taught a variety of topics. Please call me to assist you in whatever needs you might have.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Meet with the Rabbi and discuss your needs. Not all rabbis will officiate or co-officiate at interfaith or same sex weddings. I am comfortable either as solo or joint clergy in any house of worship or other venue. I don't charge more for interfaith and same sex weddings than I charge for Jewish weddings. Whomever you choose, make sure you are comfortable working with them.