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Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan
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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.
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Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan
Owner
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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5.0
out of 5.010 reviews
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Rabbi Astrachan is highly praised for creating deeply meaningful and personalized wedding ceremonies, particularly for interfaith couples. Reviewers highlight his inclusive approach, attention to detail, and ability to weave together different traditions seamlessly. From active communication and helpfulness during the planning process to delivering beautiful, engaging ceremonies, Rabbi Astrachan consistently receives glowing reviews for his exceptional services, making wedding ceremonies truly memorable and special for couples.Review photos
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Jamie G
5.0
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.
Shira C
5.0
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 tradition 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.
Vendor response 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.
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Morgan B
5.0
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 communication 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.
Vendor response 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
Ian P
5.0
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 showcases 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!
Shelby K
5.0
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 incorporated 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!
Vendor response 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.
M. G
5.0
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 everything 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!
Vendor response 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.
Carlie Y
5.0
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, personalized 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!
Vendor response 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.
Laila B
5.0
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
Amanda C
5.0
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
Chuck L
5.0
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 assignment 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.
Vendor response 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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