by Cantor Contzius | Aug 3, 2020 | Advice
As a Cantor, one of my life passions is (obviously!) Jewish Music. Between growing up with the sounds of Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jewish music, Israeli Hassidic Music Festivals, Jewish Folk Music, entering Cantorial School and learning a host of Jewish Music from...
by Cantor Contzius | Jul 28, 2020 | Advice, Thoughts
Recently, I read an article at inverse.com that echoes the same sentiments I have offered to couples when I do my Prepare-Enrich work with them. That is to say, that even though a couple might have come together because of common circumstances (same college, same...
by Cantor Contzius | Mar 6, 2020 | Advice
I’ve noticed a recent trend among wedding couples I’ve been working with. Even though most of my couples are pretty progressive, there is a desire at times to dip into the tradition pool and pull out a few practices that seem antiquated or even on face...
by Cantor Contzius | May 22, 2019 | Advice, Thoughts
It was great to see Adam Sandler return to Saturday Night Live recently. I loved him on the show when he was a cast member, and he still has his sketch comedy chops honed. But one sketch stood out to me as a wedding officiant. It was the one called “Romano...
by Cantor Contzius | Sep 14, 2018 | Advice
You have been gearing up for the big day. Your hearts are filled with so many feelings—but how to put them into words? Your wedding ceremony is supposed to express the love and commitment you have for one another, so naturally, there are promises you want to...
by Cantor Contzius | Aug 28, 2018 | Advice
Couples looking for a Jewish wedding officiant are most likely looking for a rabbi. But ordained Cantors are just as capable of working with wedding couples and marrying them—plus, we sing! So what exactly the difference between a Rabbi and a Cantor? What is a Rabbi?...
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