Introduction: In addition to welcoming and guiding those who wish to participate in Jewish meditation sessions, Torah study, and Jewish worship services for both individuals and groups Rabbi Ori follows the precepts of Jewish Universalism to prepare participants and their families for and personally officiates at the following joyous life-cycle events and Jewish rituals, according to the wishes of the participants and the prevailing laws in the state of CT (or other pertinent legislative/legal body if outside CT):
- Interfaith wedding (marriage) ceremonies
- Same-sex wedding (commitment) ceremonies
- Brit Milah (aka Bris) for a baby boy (Mohel services contracted independently)
- Baby girl naming (Simcha Bat)
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Of course, in the full cycle of life, there also are somber events to which Rabbi Ori provides compassionate, dignified, and respectful rabbinic services. They are the following:
- Hospital and long-term care facility visitations
- Hospice companionship
- Funerals