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ExchangingRings.com

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5 out of 5 stars and 19 reviews
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Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and Tampa
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We can't thank you enough for everything you did to make our wedding so special. From the very beginning, you were thoughtful, organized, and genuinely invested in getting to know us. We had several Zoom calls leading up to the wedding, so we always knew exactly what the ceremony would include, and everything felt intentional and personal. The ceremony itself was absolutely spectacular—truly beyond anything we could have hoped for. Your sermon was beautifully crafted, heartfelt, and incredibly detailed. It struck the perfect balance of tradition, warmth, and inclusivity, making every one of our guests feel welcome and connected to the moment. Thank you for making the journey to France to celebrate with us. Having you there meant so much, and your presence made our wedding unforgettable. Both our wedding planners and countless guests commented on how beautiful and inclusive the ceremony was and how meaningful your words were. Beyond being an exceptional rabbi, you're simply a wonderful person. Your kindness, warmth, and genuine care made this experience so special for us. We are incredibly grateful and would recommend you wholeheartedly to any couple looking for someone to create a meaningful and memorable wedding ceremony.
Ellyse K.
5.0
Rabbi Astrachan was the perfect officiant for our interfaith wedding! From our very first conversation, he took the time to understand our story, listened to what was important to each of us, and crafted a beautiful ceremony that felt deeply personal and completely authentic. During the ceremony, he thoughtfully explained each tradition so every guest felt included, making the experience meaningful for everyone in the room. While he isn't the least expensive option, he is worth every penny for the care, expertise, and heart he brings. And as an added bonus, his singing voice is absolutely incredible! We feel so lucky that Rabbi Astrachan was the one who married us & look forward to including him in our family's future life events.
Amalia Y.
5.0

About this vendor

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Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan
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Congratulations on your engagement!!! As a seminary-ordained, liberally-minded officiant with over 25 years of experience working with hundreds of couples, I would love to help you and your life partner create the perfect wedding ceremony to begin your adventure together. I proudly offer wedding officiating services for EVERYONE, wherever they find themselves on the spectrum of life! Every couple is unique. Every ceremony is unique. Let me create a warm, welcoming, fun, inclusive ritual tailored to your expectations, hopes, and desires. Is this ceremony: - Jewish? - Interfaith? - Co-officiated? - LGBTQ+? - Destination? Let's connect and see if I'm the right officiant for you!
29+ years in business
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Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan
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Ordained in 1997, over the course of my career, I have had the privilege to perform hundreds of weddings, each unique to the couple standing before me. My blend of tradition & modernity, humor & solemnity, intimacy & professionalism make me the perfect officiant for your special day. I enjoy getting to know couples personally, always remembering that your wedding is filled with great joy, anticipation, excitement, and love. I am organized, detail-oriented, meticulous, and punctual. Whether it's on the beach, in a hall, sanctuary, tropical getaway, or in your own backyard... let's get married!
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19 reviews
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Summary: Reviewers praise Rabbi Astrachan as warm, organized, and deeply personal, crafting meaningful, inclusive ceremonies for Jewish and interfaith couples. He’s responsive, tailors traditions thoughtfully, and engages guests with eloquent words (and singing). Many say he’s worth the cost and highly recommend him.
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5/04/2026
We are so grateful to have had Rabbi Astrachan officiate our wedding. As an interfaith couple, it was incredibly important to us to create a ceremony that felt inclusive, respectfu...
l, and true to both of our backgrounds—and he exceeded every expectation. He took the time to really understand who we are and thoughtfully wove together elements from both traditions in a way that felt seamless, meaningful, and authentic. The ceremony struck such a beautiful balance, and so many of our guests commented on how special and personal it felt. Beyond that, he was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. He was always quick to respond, incredibly communicative, and made everything feel easy and stress-free from start to finish. His warmth, insight, and ability to bring people together made our ceremony unforgettable. We feel so lucky to have had him play such an important role in our day, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to any couple—especially those looking to honor multiple traditions in a thoughtful and meaningful way.
AvatarE
7/30/2026
We can't thank you enough for everything you did to make our wedding so special. From the very beginning, you were thoughtful, organized, and genuinely invested in getting to know ...
us. We had several Zoom calls leading up to the wedding, so we always knew exactly what the ceremony would include, and everything felt intentional and personal. The ceremony itself was absolutely spectacular—truly beyond anything we could have hoped for. Your sermon was beautifully crafted, heartfelt, and incredibly detailed. It struck the perfect balance of tradition, warmth, and inclusivity, making every one of our guests feel welcome and connected to the moment. Thank you for making the journey to France to celebrate with us. Having you there meant so much, and your presence made our wedding unforgettable. Both our wedding planners and countless guests commented on how beautiful and inclusive the ceremony was and how meaningful your words were. Beyond being an exceptional rabbi, you're simply a wonderful person. Your kindness, warmth, and genuine care made this experience so special for us. We are incredibly grateful and would recommend you wholeheartedly to any couple looking for someone to create a meaningful and memorable wedding ceremony.
Response from ExchangingRings.com on 07/31/2026
It was my privilege to work with both of you and to celebrate your commitment to each othe...
r under the chuppah. You chose such a beautiful venue to gather yourselves with family and friends, and I was truly humbled to be invited to share that moment with you. I look forward to our paths crossing again.
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6/30/2026
Rabbi Astrachan was the perfect officiant for our interfaith wedding! From our very first conversation, he took the time to understand our story, listened to what was important to ...
each of us, and crafted a beautiful ceremony that felt deeply personal and completely authentic. During the ceremony, he thoughtfully explained each tradition so every guest felt included, making the experience meaningful for everyone in the room. While he isn't the least expensive option, he is worth every penny for the care, expertise, and heart he brings. And as an added bonus, his singing voice is absolutely incredible! We feel so lucky that Rabbi Astrachan was the one who married us & look forward to including him in our family's future life events.
Response from ExchangingRings.com on 06/30/2026
Thank you for your beautiful words, Amalia! What a tremendous honor to have been invited t...
o stand with you and Kyle for your wedding ceremony. It was a privilege to share this special moment with you and your guests. And I, too, look forward to staying connected as your story continues to unfold.
AvatarB
4/20/2026
Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan was phenomenal! He was the officiant for my wedding and he was OUTSTANDING! Rabbi Astrachan is so genuine and kind. He crafted the perfect ceremony and made...
our wedding day so special. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone!
Response from ExchangingRings.com on 04/20/2026
Thank you for your kind words. It was a privilege to honor your love and celebrate with yo...
u both.
AvatarE
3/29/2026
My husband and I truly could not have pictured a more perfect officiant for our wedding. Rabbi Astrachan took the time to get to know us personally, which made our ceremony feel un...
iquely tailored to us. Our guests asked if we had known him our whole lives and are still talking about how beautiful and engaging the ceremony was. He provided the perfect mixture of tradition and humor to our entire wedding day. We are so grateful to have had such a thoughtful and genuine person marry us. Truly beyond 5 stars. We very much look forward to staying connected with him for years to come.
AvatarS
3/16/2026
Rabbi Astrachan married us this weekend and I cannot put into words how wonderful he was. Every single person came up to us and would not stop talking about his ceremony, and askin...
g if we had known him for years! He made everything so personable and listened to every one of our requests. If we could rate him 10 stars we would. Extremely organized and professional. Thank you so much!!
AvatarH
7/21/2025
While I had no connection with Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan before the counseling/wedding planning process, I will now consider him family for life. From our first Zoom meeting together...
, he made my husband and I feel very comfortable and helped us navigate through the entire process. Though living far away, he was always just a text or email away and answered all our questions. He provided lots of options for customizing our ceremony with regard to the level of religiousness and incorporation of family traditions, and ensured smooth flow throughout the ceremony. He recommended a great ketubah website and also reviewed it for the English and Hebrew portions. He made a point to get to know us throughout the process and used that information to personalize his remarks. We had a large variation in the type of guests, ranging from non-Jews with very little religious exposure to a couple of guests much more observant, and all enjoyed the ceremony and Rabbi and appreciated the explanations he provided, as well as the personal touches he added. 100,000% would recommend to anybody looking for a Jewish or interfaith ceremony. Even if you've never met him before, you can feel at ease with Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan, who will ensure you have a memorable and meaningful wedding.
Response from ExchangingRings.com on 07/21/2025
What an absolute joy to stand under the chuppah with you! Thank you for trusting me to bri...
ng your wedding vision to life.
AvatarZ
3/09/2025
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Jeff! From the moment we met him, he exuded warmth, kindness, and genuine care for us as a couple. He took the time to get to know our l...
ove story and crafted a ceremony that was not only beautiful but deeply personal and heartfelt. We aren't Jewish and had a non-religious wedding, and his words during our ceremony were so thoughtful and eloquent - he captured the essence of our relationship perfectly. So many of our guests came up to us afterward to say how moved they were by his words and how touched they felt by the ceremony. He created a space that felt intimate, meaningful, and filled with love. His presence was calming and reassuring, and we felt completely at ease knowing he was guiding us through such an important moment in our lives. We feel incredibly lucky to have had Jeff be a part of our wedding day, and we will cherish the memory of his beautiful words forever.
AvatarR
2/22/2025
From the first meeting he was incredibly thoughtful, detail oriented, and warm. He answered our many questions and truly made our ceremony unforgettable!
AvatarJ
2/17/2024
When we started searching for rabbis that would perform an inter faith wedding, Rabbi Astrachan stood out with his charismatic demeanor and kind heart. He made our day so special, ...
creating a truly Jewish wedding ceremony, with opportunities to integrate aspects of other traditions if we wished. He helped us create a ceremony that really felt like it was meant for us, and he delivered it beautifully. Our loved ones, from a variety of faiths, continue to talk about how beautiful our wedding ceremony was, and it was truly special to the two of us.
AvatarS
11/17/2023
Rabbi Astrachan was the best officiant we could have asked for. He was very inclusive of the groom’s upbringing and background while also keeping true to every Jewish wedding tradi...
tion we wanted included in our wedding ceremony. He was charismatic, funny, wise, and the perfect Rabbi for our wedding. We would recommend Rabbi Astrachan to any jewish or interfaith couple looking for an awesome Rabbi to officiate their wedding.
Response from ExchangingRings.com on 11/17/2023
It was my great honor to learn about the two of you and share your very special wedding da...
y with family and friends. Thank you for putting your trust in me.
AvatarM
10/27/2023
Working with Rabbi A was an incredible experience. His skill and professionalism through the whole process truly spoke to their experience in this industry, and his active communic...
ation made everything much easier then my wife and I were worried it would be initially. We are so incredibly grateful to have had Rabbi A officiate our wedding as the ceremony was absolutely incredible and truly something we shall remember forever.
Response from ExchangingRings.com on 10/27/2023
It was so inspiring to see your plans come together for your special wedding day. Incorpor...
ating your Celtic Knot Hand-Fasting ritual into the ceremony was new for me, and I loved learning all about it. The venue was amazing and your guests all seemed so excited to celebrate this magical moment with both of you. May the stars always be aligned for you all along the pathway of your journey. Faithfully, Rabbi Astrachan
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4/16/2023
Rabbi Astrachan made our wedding ceremony such a profoundly memorable experience and I’m struggling to find the right words to make sure this review is written in a way that showca...
ses how much his hard work meant to us. From our first virtual Zoom meeting to the goodbyes after the ceremony, it was evident that Rabbi Astrachan cared about us as a couple and making our ceremony meaningful, and his constant smile and calmness really made the entire process amazing. From the virtual meetings, to the homework, and to the help with making sure we had all the right ritual items, Rabbi Astrachan was a text, email, or phone/Zoom call away to help us make the ceremony unique for us as a couple. If I could give him more than 5 stars I would! Thank you, Rabbi, for making our day so memorable, meaningful, and full of smiles and love. We will remember it for the rest of our lives!
AvatarS
1/18/2023
Rabbi Astrachan was absolutely wonderful to work with. He truly made our ceremony unique, beautiful, and certainly memorable! He made sure to explain the Jewish traditions incorpor...
ated into the ceremony as I was marrying somebody not Jewish so his many of our friends and his family would understand the meaning behind everything. Prior to the wedding, Rabbi was very clear and helpful with obtaining the Ketubah, what we needed to bring with us the day of the wedding etc. I would absolutely recommend him to anybody looking for a ceremony filled with love, laughs and guidance along the way!
Response from ExchangingRings.com on 01/18/2023
Shelby, thank you for putting your trust in me to officiate at your wedding. It was such a...
n exquisite venue to celebrate your marriage with Patrick and your respective families, and it was my honor and privilege to be a part of this special moment in your lives.
AvatarA
12/21/2022
Where do I even begin!? If I can give Rabbi Astrachan more stars than just 5, I would in a heartbeat. He kicked off our wedding with a memorable ceremony that honestly captured eve...
rything we ever dreamed of. We found him on The Knot and communicated via phone calls, Zoom, and emails for a little over a year before the wedding (he was one of the first vendors we booked). He was committed to actually getting to know us during this time and this made us comfortable enough to share personal experiences with him, which he then worked into the ceremony. We had an interfaith ceremony with the majority of the guest having never been to a Jewish ceremony before. He kept all of our guests fully engaged and even explained some of the Jewish wedding traditions to the guests as he went along so they understood the significance behind them. All our guests LOVED him and let us know what an amazing job he did and how unique and personalized his words were. We plan on maintaining a relationship with him, as he has made such a great impact on our lives. If you need a Rabbi for your wedding, look no further than Rabbi Astrachan! He is such a genuine person who truly cares about getting to know you and providing an experience that you and your guests will never forget!
Response from ExchangingRings.com on 01/18/2023
Beautiful afternoon. Beautiful venue. Beautiful bride and groom. What a joy it was to come...
to know both of you over the course of our time together! Thank you for the opportunity to come to know you and celebrate with you. I look forward to staying connected.
AvatarC
12/13/2022
Rabbi Jeffery Astrachan with Exchanging Rings is truly the most exceptional officiant a couple could ever ask for for their wedding! He helped facilitate the most unique, personali...
zed wedding for my husband (Jewish) and myself (Catholic). We met with him several times in the months before the wedding and he placed careful attention to get to know us as individuals and a couple. He encouraged us to do wedding "homework", which was a series of fun questions that we answered independently and as a couple. He then used the answers in the wedding to ensure the ceremony was personalized to us. We had countless guests tell us it was the most unique ceremony they ever witnessed! Rabbi Astrachan traveled to Cincinnati, OH from Florida for our wedding and we will eagerly recommend his officiant services to any couple regardless of your religion, sexuality, race, culture, location, etc. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
Response from ExchangingRings.com on 12/14/2022
Thank you for the beautiful review and vote of confidence, Carlie Y (now Carlie E!!!). It ...
was my great honor to serve as your officiant. As an interfaith ceremony, it was such a joy to blend traditions, families, and faith.
AvatarL
11/19/2022
Rabbi Astrachan did such an amazing job with our ceremonies. He paid so much attention to detail mixing all the religious and otherwise elements we were looking for. He made our ...
ceremony go smoothly and had the hearts of both of our families. You definitely won’t regret having him be a part of your special day. Laila & David
AvatarA
11/01/2022
Rabbi Astrachan was absolutely amazing! He took the time to really get to know us and exceeded our expectations in tailoring a perfect, beautiful ceremony for me and my wife. Even ...
our guests were raving about how wonderful he was. Meet him—you won’t choose anyone else! P.S. Our wedding was Steampunk and he came “Dressed to Impress!” Forever grateful, Amanda and Tomi
AvatarC
11/09/2021
Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan performed a uniquely personal interfaith wedding ceremony for us. As part of his preparation, he had each of us complete a multi question homework assignme...
nt which allowed him to learn about each of us as individuals, how we met, and how we meshed as a couple. He asked for personal anecdotes which he then used to weave a uniquely personalized story about us as a couple. Although we had met with him only one time (on Super Bowl Sunday of all days, when HIS team, the Patriots would soon be taking the field), his ceremony gave the impression of knowing the two of us intimately for a long time. His mix of humor and faith and humility made our wedding ceremony a memorable experience for us and an inviting event for our family and friends.
Response from ExchangingRings.com on 11/10/2021
Chuck and Tammy, thank you for your lovely sentiments. It was my extraordinary privilege t...
o celebrate with you. Getting to know you as I did was certainly an honor; I am grateful for the opportunity to share that magical moment with your friends, family, and both of you.
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