The
rabbi will provide premarital counseling
sessions, if desired. If further referral is
necessary, the rabbi will offer several options
for the couple, whether in the religious domain
or the social service and psychological field.
Premarital counseling with an experienced
therapist is encouraged. If you would like the
name of an experienced clinician in your area,
please let me know, as I have access to that
information. Together, the couple and the rabbi
will establish time, place and date and style of
the religious—spiritual service. We will
determine together the outline of the service,
the amount of Hebrew, singing, music, types of
prayers, blessings, and other aspects of the
ceremony. Candle-lighting of Shabbat lights and
a unity candle can be included. Couple may also
want to discuss whether other readers, singers
or participants should be included.
