Rabbis

We pledge to be there for you with total support when it comes to crafting a wedding ceremony as unique as you are. We understand that bridal couples come from a wide range of spiritual backgrounds, and strive to honor the specific beliefs and traditions that create a memorable and moving ceremony that precisely reflects their union. This husband and wife Rabbi and Cantor team are experts at combining spirit and harmony in their customized services. We are the spiritual leaders of Congregation Shirat Shalom of West Boca Raton, Florida, which includes a thriving Hebrew school. We are integrally involved in the life events of our congregation members, and offer guidance for occasions such as Mitzvahs, baby naming, memorials, and, of course, weddings.

For Jewish ceremonies it is important to understand that there is no one set of traditions that must be followed. Jewish traditions have developed differently in all parts of the world, including some that are uniquely American. Typical Jewish weddings often include such elements as the Ketuba signing and explanation, the Bedeken, various blessings, covering the couple with a Tallit (prayer shawl), and breaking the glass.

Couples of differing spiritual backgrounds often choose to honor the joining of their traditions and develop ceremonies with elements from both. We believe that a wedding is about the joining of two loving souls as ordained by God, no matter what their belief system is.

We offer extensive information about various wedding traditions on our website, including how to turn some of the challenges of an interfaith wedding to an advantage, some modern variations on Judeo-Christian customs, the Kiddushin (betrothal), and the Ketubah vs. the spiritual commitment declaration.

We are equally adept at performing religious, civil, interfaith, non denominational and spiritual wedding ceremonies. We meet with our couples long before the ceremony so that there is ample time to explore your ideas and incorporate them into the perfect service for the two of you. We are always available to discuss any issues, and offer a free pre marital counseling session if desired.

We realize that planning your wedding is an exciting and hectic time. There are a myriad of details to tend to, and it can become overwhelming. We are committed to providing you with assistance that will remove the stress over the most important part of your day: your vows.

Bridal Reviews

Rachel
"Rabbi David and his wife, Cantor Lee, were great. My wife and I really appreciate all they did in advance of our wedding, and at the wedding itself. We'll treasure the memories. Rabbi David worked with us in the weeks leading up to the wedding via Skype calls (we live up north) and did a great job teaching us about wedding religious traditions, and how they would be incorporated into our actual wedding ceremony. We got married on a Memorial Day weekend, so we were able to do the ceremony on a Sunday. Rabbi David and Cantor Lee traveled up to St. Augustine for the event. We were very pleased with how the whole ceremony went, and Rabbi David did a great job incorporating a Buddhist reading by my mother in law, and a Christian reading by one of my wife's friends, as way of including those elements of her and her family's spiritual backgrounds. We are grateful for all that Rabbi David and Cantor Lee did for our wedding."

Stefanie
03/02/2013
"We contacted Rabbi Degani after the Rabbi where we live refused to co-officiate at our wedding ceremony with a Catholic priest and instead presented us with the option of having two ceremonies. Rabbi Degani and his wife were absolutely lovely and were truly a breathe of fresh air after what we had been dealing with. We live on the West coast of Florida so they Skyped with us to make arrangements prior to our wedding. Prior to our wedding, Rabbi Degani worked with our local Deacon to construct our interfaith ceremony. In the end, our ceremony was absolutely beautiful and was more than we could have asked for. Rabbi brought along his wife (Cantor Lee) and her singing during the ceremony was absolutely wonderful. I cannot thank them enough for their services and for the flexibility and willingness to travel to be with us on our special day."

Parisa
02/20/2011
5.0
"Rabbi David and Cantor Lee performed a beautiful ceremony for my husband and I. My husband is Jewish and I am Muslim and he was able to guide me through traditions with any and all questions. They are both two warm, loving, and caring people who you can feel are very happy to be a part of your wedding. The ceremony was exactly what we asked for. Cantor Lee has a BEAUTIFUL voice - she sang some prayers and then Rabbi David would recite them and translate them."

Ernie and Randy in love
02/20/2011
"Cantor Lee Degani was absolutely amazing! We were extremely satisfied with her and the ceremony she performed. She listened to each and everyone of our wishes and needs and really was able to capture the essence our love. She was very professional and completely shattered our expectations. She offered many great ideas, and solutions from the first time we met, until the very last hour. She was accurate, punctual and all our of our guests commented on how beautiful she made the ceremony. We would definitely recommend using this vendor ... I guarantee you will be satisfied!"

Aaron
04/16/2016
"Rabbi David did an excellent job as the officiant of our wedding! Rabbi David and Cantor Lee were always very responsive to our different questions. He was very accommodating in arranging to meet with us despite our limited availability. He made an effort to get to know us to personalize our ceremony. During the ceremony itself, he did a great job of explaining the meaning behind all of the Jewish customs for our guests who are not members of the Jewish faith. He also exhibited a nice sense of humor to keep smiles on everyone's faces throughout the ceremony. In addition, he was very helpful in the preparation of our Ketubah. He corrected the mistakes we made and was helpful in proofreading the name translations. We highly recommend Rabbi David!"

Natalia and Elan
03/12/2016
"We found Rabbi Degani though my husbands friends, at first i was slightly not sure about a rabbi in our wedding because this was supposed to be a multi religious wedding catholic and Jewish. But at the moment we met David and his wife our decision was made. He is very pleasant, calming and you can be certain he is reliable. We met with them twice, everything was so very organized and he was so very accommodating, he even used some catholic rituals and some Spanish verses. The day of the wedding they were there super early and ready to work, attire super appropriate and as I say they are so calming and friendly. My ceremony was beautiful... Every one still talks about how great my officiants were. Lee has a very angelical voice that totally complemented David's protocol. Over all we are very pleased."

Private User
Recently Married
"Rabbi David, Thank you! - Readily available, knowledge on many faiths, and overall a great Officiant to work worth. We selected Rabbi David based on his online reviews to perform an interfaith marriage. He took time out -late in the evening- to have Skype calls in order to really get to know who we are as individuals and as a couple. With that he put together a very nice wedding Ceremony. Our Ceremony was short and sweet, but that can be tailored to meet your criteria. Rabbi and Cantor Lee were so kind and really started our wedding day off right!"

Lauren
11/07/2015
"When looking for a Rabbi to perform our Amelia Island wedding we were lucky enough to find Rabbi David. He was incredibly professional, always very responsive, and we Just loved our wedding ceremony! We could not have asked for a more perfect fit. We would definitely recommend him to our friends and family!"

Justine K
10/07/2012
"We loved Rabbi David and Cantor Lee so much!!! The ceremony was beautiful. Cantor Lee sang as I walked down the aisle and it was truly incredible. It was spiritual and fun and matched our personalities perfectly. All of our guests loved it. They brought a lovely Chuppah for us to use. They sent our marriage license in right away. I am so grateful I found them. Thank you!!"

We pledge to be there for you with total support when it comes to crafting a wedding ceremony as unique as you are. We understand that bridal couples come from a wide range of spiritual backgrounds, and strive to honor the specific beliefs and traditions that create a memorable and moving ceremony that precisely reflects their union. This husband and wife Rabbi and Cantor team are experts at combining spirit and harmony in their customized services. We are the spiritual leaders of Congregation Shirat Shalom of West Boca Raton, Florida, which includes a thriving Hebrew school. We are integrally involved in the life events of our congregation members, and offer guidance for occasions such as Mitzvahs, baby naming, memorials, and, of course, weddings.

For Jewish ceremonies it is important to understand that there is no one set of traditions that must be followed. Jewish traditions have developed differently in all parts of the world, including some that are uniquely American. Typical Jewish weddings often include such elements as the Ketuba signing and explanation, the Bedeken, various blessings, covering the couple with a Tallit (prayer shawl), and breaking the glass.

Couples of differing spiritual backgrounds often choose to honor the joining of their traditions and develop ceremonies with elements from both. We believe that a wedding is about the joining of two loving souls as ordained by God, no matter what their belief system is.

We offer extensive information about various wedding traditions on our website, including how to turn some of the challenges of an interfaith wedding to an advantage, some modern variations on Judeo-Christian customs, the Kiddushin (betrothal), and the Ketubah vs. the spiritual commitment declaration.

We are equally adept at performing religious, civil, interfaith, non denominational and spiritual wedding ceremonies. We meet with our couples long before the ceremony so that there is ample time to explore your ideas and incorporate them into the perfect service for the two of you. We are always available to discuss any issues, and offer a free pre marital counseling session if desired.

We realize that planning your wedding is an exciting and hectic time. There are a myriad of details to tend to, and it can become overwhelming. We are committed to providing you with assistance that will remove the stress over the most important part of your day: your vows.

Among other cities, Rabbi David Degani may serve the following areas: Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Saint Petersburg, West Palm Beach, Fort Pierce, Naples, Hollywood, Pensacola, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Pompano Beach, Tallahassee, Melbourne, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Davie, Ocala, Brooksville, Bradenton, Gainesville, Clearwater, Lakeland, Boca Raton, Sunrise, Panama City, Kendall, Hialeah