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29 years in business

It's a great privilege and pleasure to celebrate each couple's unique love story and relationship with a wedding ceremony that is personal yet traditional, always warm and inclusive. I have been working with couples for 30 years, and I love every part of the process - from the psycho-spiritual conversations before the ceremony, to the sacred experience of standing beneath the wedding canopy. I strive to weave together each partner's narrative with the Jewish rituals that sanctify a relationship in ways that reflect each couple's shared values and connections.

I work hard to make Jewish practice and connections accessible and meaningful to every couple. Having served Jewish communities as a pulpit rabbi, a teacher, and an advocate for social justice and interfaith understanding, I offer an open-minded and deeply respectful perspective, ensuring your ceremony is infused with warmth, relevance, and genuine celebration.

Rabbi Yael Ridberg offers wedding officiant services to nearlyweds in La Jolla, California, and beyond.

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

Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

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

Interfaith
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Jewish

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA

What languages do you speak?

English
Hebrew

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Reviews of Rabbi Yael Ridberg

Max
Max Sent on 01/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Minnesota Wedding

Rabbi Yael was an incredible officiant. She came out from San Diego to be with us in Minnesota for an amazing weekend. Her ceremony was personal, thoughtful, Jewishly literate, and left us and our guests in awe of the power of the moment. She met with me and my wife many times ahead of the ceremony and crafted something personal, reflective, and supremely meaningful for me, my wife, and all of our guests. Anyone would be lucky to work with Rabbi Yael. She had a strong pulse on us as individuals and connected with us deeply as a couple.
Carly
Carly Sent on 12/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Rabbi!!!

I have known Rabbi Yael since my childhood, when she was the Rabbi at my synagogue. Since a young age, and the experience I had with her preparing for my Bat Mitzvah, I knew I wanted her to officiate my wedding. She brought a perfect blend of warmth, flexibility, and genuine care to the entire process. She took the time to understand what mattered most to us, thoughtfully incorporating our families while helping us shape a ceremony that felt personal, meaningful, and true to who we are. Many of our guests were unfamiliar with Jewish wedding customs and she explained each element in a way that was accessible, and engaging, adding so much depth to the experience for everyone present.
She also oversaw the Bedeken, leading a beautiful meditation for everyone to be present before we moved to the ceremony. We cannot recommend her enough.
M
Melody Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We Got the Rabbi!

Rabbi Yael didn’t just officiate our wedding—she elevated it. She took the time to know us so well that it felt like a close friend was guiding us through the ceremony. Her communication was flawless, her attention to detail exact, and her personal touches added real magic. With warmth, humor, and effortless confidence, she walked us through every moment of the Jewish ceremony and made us feel completely at ease.

If you want an officiant who is caring, inclusive, and genuinely unforgettable—especially for interfaith weddings—Rabbi Yael is the one. She’ll make your day not just beautiful, but truly yours.
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