Rabbi Malka Packer-Monroe
Creative. Mindful. Inclusive. Jewish.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Rabbi Malka Packer-Monroe is a Reconstructionist Rabbi, educator, and life cycle officiant who specializes in crafting meaningful, personalized wedding ceremonies rooted in deep tradition, mindfulness, and creativity. With a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, she partners with couples from diverse Jewish backgrounds, interfaith families, and non-traditional unions to design ceremonies that reflect their unique stories, values, and visions for the future.

Passionate about helping individuals and families find joy, spirituality, and deeper meaning, Rabbi Malka brings a playful spirit, grounded presence, and collaborative approach to every ceremony. As the founding director of 18Doors Atlanta, she spent a decade supporting interfaith couples and families while providing resources to Jewish communities to foster welcoming and inclusive spaces. Her work is also deeply rooted in activism for justice, equity, and LGBTQ+ inclusion, shaped by a belief in collective liberation and the power of uplifting marginalized voices.

• Ordained at Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 2014

• Founding Director of 18Doors Atlanta

• Board member of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, SOJOURN (Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender and Sexual Diversity), and MACoM (Metro Atlanta Community Mikvah)

• Experienced educator with a background in creative arts and Jewish education

• Committed to supporting healing and wholeness through addiction recovery work since 2005

Rabbi Malka officiates a wide range of ceremonies for Jewish, agnostic, earth-based, non-denominational, and interfaith couples. She provides customized vows and crafts ceremonies that honor your beliefs, personality, and hopes for your life together, including:

• Civil unions

• Interfaith weddings

• Non-religious ceremonies

• Single-faith Jewish weddings

• Vow renewals

Rabbi Malka lives in Atlanta with her spouse, Mercy, and their two children. She loves co-creating meaningful rituals that honor both tradition and individuality, empowering couples to celebrate their love in ways that feel authentic and joyful.