Chuppah and kiddushin · Guidance for grooms and brides
In Jerusalem and across Israel
To me, every chuppah is a privilege and a calling. I get to know the couple, learn what matters to you, and lead the ceremony with warmth, precision and dignity, so that the moment stays with you for life.
What we do
With the Rabbi
Chuppah and kiddushin
A personal, precise ceremony, from the ketubah and witnesses to the seven blessings and the breaking of the glass. Details
With the Rabbi
Guidance for grooms
Personal meetings before the wedding, about the chuppah and the home you are building. Details
With Rebbetzin Hadas Ohana
Guidance for brides
Personal, discreet meetings with the Rebbetzin, at your own pace. Details
About
I am the Chabad emissary in New Katamon, Jerusalem, and I officiate weddings for couples of every background and style, in Jerusalem and across Israel.
Together with my wife, Rebbetzin Hadas Ohana, we accompany couples from the first conversation to the moment under the chuppah: the Rabbi with the groom, the Rebbetzin with the bride.
Weddings
Moments from weddings I officiated. Any couple can ask for their photo to be removed.
What couples write
Thanks to you, the kiddushin ceremony was precise, joyful, moving and light. Thank God, and thank you.
We couldn't have asked for a more magical moment than the moment with you under the chuppah! Thank you, dear friend.
Thank you for everything, dear Maor. You moved us, you honored us and you made us so happy.
You moved us so much, and we were so happy that you married us.
Translated from Hebrew.
The way to the chuppah
- A first conversationMessage the Rabbi on WhatsApp: your date, the venue, and what matters to you.
- Meeting the coupleWe meet, get to know each other, and shape your chuppah together.
- Guidance for the groom and brideThe groom with the Rabbi, the bride with the Rebbetzin, one on one.
- The chuppahThe Rabbi comes to you and leads the ceremony through to the breaking of the glass.
Under the chuppah
Questions
How early should we get in touch?
As early as you can, ideally at least two months ahead, to leave time to meet, for guidance and for registering with the Rabbinate.
Can we have a Jewish wedding if we aren't religious?
Of course. The Rabbi officiates for couples of every background and shapes a ceremony that feels like yours.
Does the Rabbi officiate outside Jerusalem?
Yes. The Rabbi officiates in Jerusalem and across Israel. Send him your venue and date.
Is guidance only for couples the Rabbi marries?
No. You can come for guidance even when another rabbi officiates your chuppah.
Getting married? We'd love to meet you
Message the Rabbi on WhatsApp with your date and venue, and we'll set up a first conversation.
Talk with the Rabbi