Rabbi Rob Friedman
Rabbinic Offerings
Rabbi Rob would love to schedule a time to meet with you and talk about specific offerings or any questions you might have. While the pricing and fees listed here reflect the standard estimates, pricing is negotiable based on your financial needs or how simple or complex your ritual needs might be.
Jewish Life Cycle Events
Rabbi Rob is a talented, compassionate, and experienced Rabbi. He is very well situated and accustomed to officiating at any and all Jewish Life Cycle Events, customizing each ceremony to reflect the needs of the individual/couple. He is more than willing to officiate at interfaith events as well.
Weddings (includes 6 premarital counseling sessions) - $1500 + additional travel expenses if more than 2 hours away
Brit Milah/Baby Naming - $360
Bar Mitzvah - $750 for the ceremony + $100/hr for tutoring
Funeral - $750
Unveiling - $250
Counseling - $75/hr
Custom Rituals
Rituals are designed to mark moments of transition and change in our lives. Jewish tradition is filled with ceremonies and rituals for these moments, but living in the 21st Century means that we experience transitions that weren't thought of in preceding generations. Rabbi Rob would be honored to help craft a ritual grounded in Judaism for your needs.
Scholar-in-Residence
Rabbi Rob is a skilled lecturer, teacher, and scholar. He is well-versed and passionate about the concept of T'shuvah (repentance) and its application in our lives; the spiritual practice of Mussar; how Jewish history has impacted the history of Judaism; and Judaism in pop culture. He would love to come speak and work with your community on any of these topics.
Guest Rabbi
The life of a rabbi is busy, and sometimes rabbis need the help and support of their colleagues. If you as a rabbi find yourself in need, Rabbi Rob would be honored to come support you on your bimah and serve as a guest rabbi to lead services, give a sermon, or help read Torah.
Rabbinic/Sermon Editing
With a linguistics/grammarian background, Rabbi Rob is incredibly aware of how powerful language and word choice can be. The words we choose and the way we organize our thoughts are crucial steps in how we communicate the messages we wish others to hear. Rabbi Rob offers a variety of levels for sermon editing:
Editing for grammar (track changes and no conversation) - $40/sermon
Editing for structure and tone (this can involve a conversation to discuss themes/structure more in-depth) - $75/sermon