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Officiating
and counseling
All life cycle events for Jews and the
intermarried
Providing services for the greater New York
City Metro Area,
including Long Island, Westchester, Connecticut, New
Jersey and
Northern and Eastern Pennsylvania.
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Rabbi Direct will provide the services of a fully
accredited rabbi to
officiate
at the following Jewish Life Cycle moments... |
- Baby Naming
- Bar
and Bat Mitzvah
- Marriage
- Conversion
- Unveiling
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Rabbi Direct can answer
your questions
about the details and proprieties of Jewish Life Cycle moments.
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Rabbi Direct can
provide counseling and/or
training sessions leading to a Jewish Life Cycle ceremony.
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Jewish couples considering
marriage, anticipating the birth of a child, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah
and
confronting the death of a loved one. |
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mixed couples considering
marriage, anticipating the birth of a child, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah;
becoming a Jew by choice (Conversion); and confronting the death of a
loved
one. |
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Rabbi Direct is
dedicated to helping those
who need assistance in matters of Jewish law, ritual, education and
personal
concerns.
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A compassionate,
caring, sensitive and responsive
rabbinic consultation
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If you are
experiencing the dilemmas of Jewish life cycle events... |
| You are not alone! The moments surrounding life
cycle events create
many anxious feelings. |
| "I would welcome being able to
consult professional
coordinators about many of the details involved in Jewish life cycle
moments." |
| The tensions produced can be lessened by careful
coordination and
planning. Proper ceremonies can be enjoyable. |
| "I need to consult with a rabbi
regarding various
religious and personal questions and problems associated with an
upcoming
event." |
Many families undergo emotional stress as they
face these moments.
It is not at all unusual to seek competent advice and officiating.
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If you have
questions about intermarriage... |
| You are not alone! With competent counseling, one
can begin to address
the issues which are of common concern when considering inter- marriage. |
| Yes, most couples contemplating intermarriage
require advice about:
the effect of an intermarriage on children, parents, brothers, sisters
and their families! Can a child be reared successfully believing
that he or she is member of two faiths? Can grandparents have a
meaningful
relationship with a grandchild if there is a difference in religious
faith?
Can a non-Jewish spouse be buried next to a Jewish spouse? |
| "Why is so much being said
against intermarriage?" |
| Throughout much of history religious factors have
sadly divided
human beings. Many have been persecuted because of overzealousness on
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part of those who hate because of religious differences. Bigotry and
misguided
ethnic allegiances have hardened the lines of communication between
religious
groupings. Intermarriage is seen by many as a disassociation with
family
heritage. |
| "Can I talk openly with a rabbi
about intermarriage?" |
Rabbi Direct will answer your questions
with candor and honesty.
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Are you considering
becoming a Jew by Choice? |
| Yes, any individual who desires to do so can
inquire about becoming
a member of the Jewish faith community. |
| "I thought that only those born
into Judaism can
be Jewish." |
| Yes, the majority of those who are Jewish are
Jewish by virtue of
having been born into Judaism. But that does not mean that others are
precluded
from choosing to be Jewish. For instance, a child through adoption and
specific rites and rituals can be a member of the Jewish faith
community.
Adults can elect to be members of the Jewish faith community by the
process
of conversion. |
| "But if the Jewish people are
the chosen people,
how can others join them?" |
| The Biblical concept of being God’s chosen people
does not exclude
others from joining them in the covenant. |
The Hebrew Bible instructs us that those who are
willing to accept
the burden and responsibility of God’s truth can be called His people.
The emphasis is on the willingness of those who accept God’s law, not
on
the exclusiveness of those chosen.
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All inquiries are strictly
confidential.
Rabbi Direct stands ready to
assist you
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