We recently moved to LA from Toronto and, as you can imagine, planning a wedding from afar can be daunting. Our journey took an unexpected turn when we found out a week before our wedding that the rabbi we had originally chosen was basically a fraud who double-booked himself and told us he could no longer officiate. Devastated and unsure of where to turn, I left a very emotional voicemail for Rabbi Jonathan Klein.

In less than 20 minutes, Rabbi Klein called me back, truly answering our prayers. Despite the fact that our wedding fell during one of the busiest times of the Jewish year, between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, he gave us his full commitment to officiate. We couldn’t believe the kindness and care he showed in stepping in during such a high-demand period, all while leading multiple congregations.

Despite his busy schedule, Rabbi Klein took the time to get to know us. He crafted the most beautiful, personalized ceremony that exceeded all our expectations. It was sweet, playful, joyous, grounded, and deeply connected to us as a couple. One of the highlights was his soulful rendition of the Shehecheyanu, accompanied by his guitar, which added such a unique and touching element to our day.

While I am Jewish, and my husband is not, but Rabbi Klein made sure that both of us felt equally embraced. He created an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere that made my husband feel like he was part of the Jewish family and faith. Our ceremony was thoughtfully inclusive for our multicultural guests, and Rabbi Klein’s warmth and wisdom shone through in every moment.

We had countless guests come up to us afterward to express how moved they were by the ceremony, praising Rabbi Klein’s heartfelt and genuine approach. Our guests noted many times how much insight was gained about the Jewish tradition through Rabbi Klein's approach. It was perfect in every way, and we will always be grateful for the unforgettable day he helped create.

We highly recommend Rabbi Jonathan Klein to anyone looking for a truly meaningful, inclusive, and personalized wedding ceremony. We feel incredibly blessed to have had him as a part of our special day, and also that he will continue to be part of our lives here in LA!

Rabbi Klein made our big day so special with his warmth, kindness and humor

Rabbi Klein led a beautiful and meaningful service at our wedding. Prior to the event we discussed details, our expectations, and the religious significance of certain symbols so that it was tailored to our preference but also incorporated traditional elements. The result was a ceremony that was very personal to us and exactly as he described it. Our guests were very impressed by his welcoming and inclusive approach and even those who were not Jewish were able to appreciate it fully. We have recommended him to other couples for various life-cycle events as well.