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Rabbi Richard Winer is a Jewish and interfaith wedding officiant based in Framingham, Massachusetts. Rabbi Winer is a former constable and justice of the peace who now officiates weddings and other life cycle events. He delights in servicing those celebrating throughout the Greater Boston area and Cape Cod. In his over 35 years of experience, he has officiated hundreds of weddings, specializing in Jewish ceremonies. For couples coming from different faiths, Rabbi Winer blends elements from both traditions to create ceremonies that honor both parties.

Services Offered
Rabbi Richard Winer performs ceremonies of all faiths for religious and civil ceremonies. Valuing inclusivity, this officiant welcomes couples from all walks of life and backgrounds to celebrate with him. He is available to co-officiate weddings with other clergy members should the couple prefer. The rabbi officiates a variety of wedding types, such as non-religious, civil union, single religion, interfaith ceremonies, and vow renewals. Rabbi Winer also offers counseling to couples, as well as customized vows.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

Reviews of Rabbi Richard Winer

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Rabbi Winer is highly praised for creating personalized and unforgettable wedding ceremonies that exceed expectations. His thoughtful and methodical approach, along with his decades of experience, allows him to tailor ceremonies to the couple's preferences while also incorporating traditional elements. Reviewers appreciate Rabbi Winer's warmth, professionalism, and supportive guidance throughout the planning process, making the ceremony feel uniquely special and filled with love, laughter, and beautiful harmonies. Clients also commend his wife Lori's involvement as a cantor, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, Rabbi Winer is highly recommended for couples seeking a meaningful and memorable wedding ceremony.

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Rabbi Winer is highly praised for creating personalized and unforgettable wedding ceremonies that exceed expectations. His thoughtful and methodical approach, along with his decades of experience, allows him to tailor ceremonies to the couple's preferences while also incorporating traditional elements. Reviewers appreciate Rabbi Winer's warmth, professionalism, and supportive guidance throughout the planning process, making the ceremony feel uniquely special and filled with love, laughter, and beautiful harmonies. Clients also commend his wife Lori's involvement as a cantor, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, Rabbi Winer is highly recommended for couples seeking a meaningful and memorable wedding ceremony.

Aaron
Aaron Sent on 12/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Custom professional service with warmth and care

Rabbi Winer helped create the most extraordinary day! He took the time to meet with us beforehand and get to know exactly what we were looking for, as well as getting to know us, to tailor our wedding perfectly. With his decades of experience, he was able to make suggestions and create a service we didn't even dream could go so well. He has kept in contact offering advice and counselling to ensure our marriage is only growing stronger. His wife Lorraine even took part in our wedding as a cantor and helped brighten our day! Our guests have not stopped raving about him even over a year later. Thank you Rabbi Winer for such an amazing ceremony!!!
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Ella Sent on 12/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical ceremony

Rabbi Winer made our ceremony the most amazing experience. Not only did he make the it so personal to me and my husband he also included a special part for our Daughter which made it even more special. Thank you so much! X
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Melissa Sent on 11/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was perfect!

Rabbi Winer is kind, methodical, and charismatic. In the meetings we had leading up to the wedding he served as our trusted advisor and guide through the marriage process. He helped us customize our ceremony so it felt most like us while still representing traditional reform wedding customs. He was encouraging and supportive when it came to us writing our vows, and in the end our ceremony was absolutely perfect. His wife was our Kantor and she had a beautiful voice. Rabbi Winer was able to get to know us well in a short time and it really showed in his sermon. There was not a single dry eye in the room or on zoom. We are so lucky to have found both him and his wife for our wedding. If you want a wedding ceremony filled with love and laughter and beautiful harmony look no further than Rabbi Winer.
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Jenna Sent on 11/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Rabbi Winer is the best

Rabbi Winer truly made our wedding ceremony the most memorable, special moment we could have ever dreamed of. If you are looking for someone to officiate your wedding, look no further and book Rabbi Winer!
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Ian N. Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Officiant!

When meeting with Rabbi Winer over the phone it was such a humble experience! He is a very down to earth individual. When it came time for the ceremony he did a wonderful job explaining the Jewish traditions and translating the Hebrew portions into English for everyone to understand. Our guests loved the ceremony and how well it flowed and it never seemed boring. I would absolutely recommend having Rabbi Winer officiate your wedding!
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Jennifer Sent on 08/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding

Rabbi Winer was great to work with. He co-officiated our wedding with a Reverend and was collaborative to include elements from Judaism and Christianity. Rabbi Winer was very responsive to communications before the wedding and had many phone calls with us to discuss ceremony options and planning and was supportive to us. We absolutely recommend Rabbi Winer!
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Nicole Sent on 08/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Rabbi, 10 Stars

I cannot express enough how grateful my spouse and I are to have had Rabbi Winer officiate our interfaith wedding. From the beginning, Rabbi Winer was an absolute pleasure to work with, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable. His warm demeanor, professionalism, and genuine care for our special day truly made a lasting impression on us. Rabbi Winer took the time to understand our story, values, and what we envisioned for our ceremony. He seamlessly incorporated our personal touches and preferences, resulting in a ceremony that felt uniquely ours. His guidance and support throughout the planning process were invaluable, making us feel confident and at ease as we prepared for our big day.

We feel incredibly lucky to have had him and his talented wife Lori as a part of our wedding and we wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone looking for a meaningful, personalized, and unforgettable ceremony.
Yoel
Yoel Sent on 12/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful and Dedicated Rabbi

Rabbi Winer was wonderful to work with from the very start. My wife and I are both medical students with very busy schedules, and our wedding plans changed multiple times due to venue cancellations and pandemic concerns. Through all of the uncertainty and difficult schedules, Rabbi Winer was flexible, understanding, and supportive of our individual needs as well as our needs as an interfaith couple. We always looked forward to our pre-wedding meetings with him and we would recommend Rabbi Winer over and over again.
Leah
Leah Sent on 11/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply wonderful

Rabbi Winer officiated our interfaith ceremony beside Father Oneto. They are friends and colleagues in faith leadership and their respect and care for each other was apparent to all who attended our ceremony. They truly made everything so special and every last person in the room felt welcome. If you're looking for a Boston rabbi, look no further. Rabbi Winer is truly incredible, and aside from being an excellent rabbi, he's also an excellent comedian with the sharpest wit in the room.
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Gayle Sent on 11/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Personalized Ceremony

Rabbi Weiner, with the assistance of his wife Lori, conducted a beautiful wedding, seamlessly incorporating traditional Jewish rituals with personal requests that brought us the heartfelt clerical reunion in front of family and friends we had dreamed of. We celebrated a joyous, rabbinically blessed celebration. Rabbi Weiner’s pre-nuptial talks were easy yet spirited conversations that resulted in a very intimate and relaxed ceremonial consecration. My wife and I both felt we were very blessed to have had Rabbi Weiner officiate at our wedding.
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Rev. Pamela L. Brehm Rev. Pamela L. Brehm Wedding Officiants

Rabbi Rick creates ceremonies which convey what's at the very heart of your relationship - LOVE! He always speaks from the heart with words both sentimental and with a touch of humor. He is experienced weaving together customs and traditions from various cultures and is open to help any couple along their marriage journey.

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