Wine Country Rabbi

We found Rabbi Finley while searching for a rabbi in Wine Country who would perform a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony for an interfaith couple. We first spoke with him a little over a year before our wedding, and from that very first conversation, we knew he was the perfect rabbi for us. Rabbi Finley has a remarkable way of making people feel instantly comfortable. It felt as though we had known him for years. From the beginning, he gave us complete confidence that our ceremony would be beautiful, meaningful, and tailored to who we are as a couple, and he delivered on every promise. Because we were planning our wedding from out of town, we didn't have many opportunities to meet in person before the big day. When we flew to California for our site visit, Rabbi Finley generously joined my family for dinner so we could get to know each other face-to-face. Throughout the entire planning process, he was always available to answer questions, hop on a call, and offer guidance whenever we needed it. What truly made our experience special was the way Rabbi Finley and his congregation welcomed us into their community. The evening before our wedding, we attended Shabbat services, where the Hebrew school students had prepared prayers, speeches, and even dances in our honor. It was one of the sweetest and most meaningful experiences of our wedding weekend, and a memory we will cherish forever. Rabbi Finley also attended our rehearsal and expertly guided us through every detail of the ceremony so we felt completely comfortable and prepared. On our wedding day, he delivered a ceremony that was more beautiful than we could have imagined. His words were thoughtful, heartfelt, and deeply personal. Looking out at our family and friends while he spoke, my heart felt completely full. If you're looking for a wedding rabbi, look no further. Rabbi Finley is truly exceptional, and we cannot recommend him highly enough.

Since we were having our wedding in Santa Rosa and do not live nearby, we decided to find a local officiant, and we are so glad we found Rabbi Finley. From the very beginning, Rabbi Finley was welcoming and helped make both the planning process and the wedding ceremony feel comfortable, personal, and meaningful. In the months leading to our wedding, he took the time to get to know us through frequent calls, in-person meetings, and a pre-wedding questionnaire. That care and attention made our ceremony feel even more special. We were also invited to visit the rabbi’s congregation, where his congregants warmly welcomed us with open arms. Rabbi Finley thoughtfully walked us through the steps, customs, and rituals of our wedding ceremony. He worked with us closely to make sure we felt prepared, on track, and comfortable with what to expect, which helped create an amazing ceremony and overall experience. What stood out most was the way he personalized the entire process. He made our wedding ceremony memorable, meaningful, and truly special. We highly recommend Rabbi Finley to anyone looking for an outstanding wedding officiant and a genuinely wonderful person to get to know.