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Rabbi Melinda Bernstein

Rabbi Melinda Bernstein

Fort Lauderdale, FL
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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    Nancy G. Sent on 05/06/2024
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    South Florida's Best Rabbi

    As the mother of the bride, I cannot express enough gratitude for Rabbi Bernsteins role in making my daughter's wedding day so incredibly special. From our initial meeting to the final moments of the ceremony, Rabbi Bernstein exuded warmth, compassion, and a deep understanding of our family's values. Her ability to personalize the ceremony, weaving in traditions and sentiments unique to our family, was truly touching. Rabbi Bernsteins presence added an extra layer of meaning to the day. We fell in love with her right away. The wedding ceremony was the best. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any family seeking a compassionate and thoughtful officiant for their special day.


    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Dear Nancy: It was an absolute honor and pleasure to be with your beloved family on Stephanie & Jonathan's wedding day. Seeing and being with all the Mishpacha during the blessings of the Tallit brought happy tears to my eyes. May the ancestors keep blessing us all! My very best, Rabbi Melinda
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    Maddy Sent on 12/25/2023
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    Wedding with Rabbi Bernstein

    Rabbi Bernstein was such a joy to work with. Her communication leading up to our wedding ceremony was clear and she gave us plenty of time to prepare/make decisions. She was flexible and willing to work with all of our requests as well. It’s easy to tell that she’s passionate about her work and really enjoys helping couples. Highly recommend!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Dear Maddy:

    Thank you so much for your kind words of praise. It was an honor of blessing to serve you and Scott in your beloved ceremony! Wishing you the very best life has to offer you two!

    Warmest regards,

    Rabbi Melinda 🕊️
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    Jake B. Sent on 12/14/2023
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    Fantastic experience. Would highly recommend her

    Beautiful ceremony both in Hebrew and English. Very responsive to all requests. Would highly recommend.

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Dear Jake!

    Thank you so much for your praise.
    It was an honor and a blessing to serve as your wedding rabbi! Wishing you sweet success in married life.

    Many blessings,

    Rabbi Melinda ✡️
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    Kristina Y. Sent on 11/20/2023
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    The Best Officiant!

    Working with Melinda was the best experience! She is extremely communicative, professional, and exudes such a kind and calm energy. She was able to create a bespoke ceremony for my husband and I that beautifully highlighted our beliefs and the key elements of our relationship. We are so grateful for her, and we would recommend her services to anyone and everyone!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Dear Kristina: Thank you so much for your kind words of praise. It was an honor and a pleasure to serve as your wedding officiant. Sending best wishes to Scott and all of the family as you explore your new role in marriage. Warmest regards, Melinda
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    Shardai T. Sent on 09/28/2023
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    Professional and Kind

    Rabbi Bernstein was a wonderful officiant. She was very patient with us and made sure that our ceremony was perfect. I would highly recommend her to anyone I know.

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Dear Shardai: What a complete joy it was for me to service as your wedding officiant. I hope that you and Miguel will be blessed with a long and joyous marriage. With blessings, Rabbi Melinda
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    Ilene F. Sent on 03/24/2023
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    Perfectly Done Ceremony - Wonderful!

    Rabbi Melinda was wonderful. Very communicative and friendly. We discussed with her over zoom exactly what we wanted. We're not very religious so we wanted a fairly short ceremony, including just a couple of Jewish traditions, basically just doing the "best of". The day of the wedding, she delivered exactly what we asked for, and I couldn't have asked for better. We got many compliments from our friends and family how beautiful the ceremony was. Thank you Rabbi Melinda!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Dear Ilene: You are wonderful!
    I appreciate your sentiments in reflection and am glad your guests enjoyed the ceremony.
    May your hearts be full and your souls satiated with blessings.
    Warmest regards, Rabbi Melinda "Bracha" Bernstein
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    Kendall R. Sent on 03/04/2023
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    Amazing ceremony

    Rabbi Melinda officiated our wedding ceremony and made it so memorable!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Hi Kendall:
    Thank you so much for sharing your sweet reflection. I am so happy for you and Luke and that is ceremony was memorable.
    Warmest regards,
    Rabbi Melinda
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    Kendall R. Sent on 03/04/2023
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    Amazing ceremony

    Rabbi Melinda officiated our wedding ceremony and made it so memorable!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Hi Kendall:
    Thank you so much for sharing your sweet reflection. I am so happy for you and Luke and that is ceremony was memorable.
    Warmest regards,
    Rabbi Melinda
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    Jennifer K. Sent on 02/23/2023
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    A true delight to work with

    Rabbi Melinda was professional and personable. She made the process extremely easy and I would refer her to anyone

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    Dear Jennifer:
    Thank you for your kindness in sharing your sentiments. It was a true pleasure to be with you and Justin on your special and memorable wedding day. May your marriage continue to be blessed with all that is truly unifying to your souls! Warmly, Rabbi Melinda
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    Morganr R. Sent on 02/16/2023
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    Simply incredible!!!

    My husband and I were so happy with Melinda. She was thorough in understanding my fiancé and is needs. She was kind, soft spoken, and made our day so memorable. We are so glad we chose her!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Dear Morgan: You are such a dear family. I am so glad you received my offerings in your special reflections! Thank you for choosing me and may your marriage & family life continue to expand in it's specialness. Best regards, Rabbi Melinda
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    Marcus A. Sent on 10/23/2022
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    Magical,Melinda is wonderful to work with.

    Rabbi Melinda was the perfect person to marry my husband and I. She was so detailed and professional and you could feel her light hearted vibe and free spirit. We loved having her apart of our special day. She was everything we were looking for in a spiritual advisor. Melinda’s ceremony was beautiful her wording and every thing was perfect. We would like to thank her for adding a touch of magic to our wedding. Melinda listen to every detail we wanted done in our ceremony and she delivered beautifully…My husband and I highly recommend Melinda for anyone looking to get married or anything spiritual Peace and blessings.

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Dear Marcus: It was my honor and a joy to be your chosen wedding rabbi and officiant! And what a lovely reflection you are of my light hearted vibe! :))) Many blessings and gratitude to you and Eduardo, Melinda
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    Candice M. Sent on 05/13/2022
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    Highly recommended

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein was such a blessing to us. From our first FaceTime call to the "You may seal this union with a kiss", she personalised the ceremony to match our style and our vision (and she color coordinated, too). Her graciousness, humor and words of wisdom were engaging from the get go. We are so grateful to have had her contribution to our beautiful day and she sent us well on our way to our happily ever after. Thank you, Melinda ♡

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Dear Candice:
    Thank you so much for your sweet reflection and joy expressed here. I feel blessed and grateful to be a part of your special day. I wish you complete and sweet everlasting love!

    With appreciation,
    Rabbi Melinda
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    Emily G. Sent on 04/30/2022
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    Could not be happier!

    We are so grateful we found Rabbi Melinda and chose her to perform our ceremony. She fit our style perfectly- she was so open and flexible which allowed us to figure out how we wanted to incorporate spirituality into our ceremony. She was everything you want in a vendor- responsive, organized, knowledgeable and warm. She was the vendor our guests were most impressed with- the ceremony she ultimately wrote for us was beautiful and fit us perfectly. She's a gem!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Dear Emily: I’m so honored to receive your sweet & endearing praise. I was such a joy to be with you, Jonathan and your guests during your special day! The words that were crafted for you and Jonathan were led by the beauty of getting to know you! With love, Rabbi Melinda
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    Sherry Sent on 03/20/2022
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    Highly recommend

    We had a wonderful experience! We could not have asked for a better person to make our day special. Thank you!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Thank you for your kind reflection Sherry! May your marriage be blessed with sweetness of growth in love! Warmest regards, Rabbi Melinda
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    Shana B. Sent on 02/27/2022
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    A True Joy!

    Rabbi Melinda was a pleasure to work with and my husband and I feel so blessed to have had her as one of our co-officiants at our ceremony. I’ve been working with her since our original date in 2020 and she was so accommodating for all the changes to our dates! Our ceremony was seamless, beautiful, and truly tied into the fabric of our marital vows. She personalized our ceremony in a way that will live in our hearts forever. She also was able to blend well with our other officiant and even set up a joint zoom meeting for everyone to discuss! She was always available by email and I am thankful for her support and guidance. I fully recommend working with Rabbi Melinda for your upcoming ceremony!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    God Bless! We sure did get to know each other better due to all the challenges, but it was a joy and a blessing to serve and get to know you, Michael and your lovely family. May your marriage be blessed with sweetness of good health, happiness and peace. Best wishes, Rabbi Melinda
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    Zoila C. Sent on 03/07/2022
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    Thank you Melinda!

    Thanks Rabbi Melinda! gracias por la hermosa ceremonia. Divertida, romántica y especial.

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Zoila: Thank you for your words of praise. It was an honor to serve you and Michael. With love and care, Rabbi Melinda
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    Michelle D. Sent on 03/17/2021
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    Phenominal Experience

    Melinda was a phenomenal officiant for our wedding. Given the pandemic and the constant rescheduling, she was extremely flexible. Melinda delivered a beautiful and personal ceremony. She spent time prior to the ceremony to get to know us as a couple and incorporate key aspects into the vows.

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Michelle, thank you for your sweet words of praise. It was truly an honor to stand in the center of your most divine wedding and rejoice with you and your families. God bless, Rabbi Melinda
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    Ekaterina G. Sent on 10/17/2021
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    Rabbi Melinda was excellent!

    We are so happy we found Rabbi Melinda Bernstein to perform our wedding ceremony. She was incredibly receptive to all our wishes. She totally captured the atmosphere of our wedding and led a beautiful ceremony. Thank you Rabbi Melinda Bernstein!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    I am honored to receive your beautiful rave Ekaterina. Thank you for choosing me as your wedding rabbi! May your marriage always and in all ways be a path of peace in the sanctuary of love. Warmly, Rabbi Melinda
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    Ariel H. Sent on 04/28/2021
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    Amazing experience!

    Rabbi Melinda made our experience from our first call to the ceremony perfect. She is accommodating, professional, and made us feel so comfortable. Before our wedding, she gave us great suggestions to help us make the ceremony truly "us". The ceremony she wrote for us was beautiful, authentic and encompassed everything we wanted. Every family member in attendance told us how amazing Rabbi Melinda was and how beautiful she made the ceremony. We cannot recommend her enough!!!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Ariel, thank you for your beautiful words of praise. It was my honor to stand in the center of your sweet wedding and celebrate with you and your families. All the best, Rabbi Melinda
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    Ed Deutsch Sent on 01/09/2022
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    Very easy and accommodating to work with.

    She made the ceremony very warm and inclusive

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Blessings and gratitude for your kind words of praise! All the best to you and your family! Sincerely, Melinda
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    Rachel K. Sent on 12/15/2021
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    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein is PERFECTION!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein is PERFECTION. We got married during the pandemic and she made it happen. She was personal, easy to work with and professional. She is warm, bright, spiritual and someone you want to marry you. She was flexible with us being in another city and through zoom, still built a connection. We highly recommend Melinda!!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Dear Rachel: What a joy to hear of your kind reflection and sentiment. May your marriage with Jeff always be blessed with sweetness and simcha!
    From Florida with Love, Rabbi Melinda
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    Scottie F. Sent on 11/30/2020
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    Fantastic from start to finish!

    Rabbi Bernstein was excellent from start to finish. My wife and I selected Rabbi Bernstein for our wedding in November 2020. I wasn’t sure what to expect since I grew up Lutheran, but the entire process was spelled out from the beginning, so there was absolutely no stress on our wedding day – trust me, that is a BIG deal 😊.

    From the initial conversation, the expectations were set, and during our consultation, she got to know us not only as people but as a couple. The “ROADMAP” exercise is something neither one of us will forget and is a good reminder of how to continue developing and loving one another every day.

    I truly enjoyed how the ceremony incorporated our values to a tee, and it was easy to follow for my family since most have never been to a Jewish wedding.

    I would highly recommend Rabbi Bernstein!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Thank you Scott, for your kind words of praise! As a representative of true Judaism, we/I bless and welcomes you with open arms into the heart of our sacred tradition and the bliss of your unique and unifying marriage! My best, Rabbi Melinda
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    Rachel G. Sent on 11/19/2020
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    Even in the middle of a Pandemic love isn't cancelled!

    Bringing two people, two families, two values, and two religions together in a ceremony can be tricky, but Rabbi Bernstein handled it beautifully. My husband and I grew up in different religions, he is Lutheran, and I am Jewish. Early on I made it clear that I wanted a Jewish family, so when we got engaged it only made sense to find a Rabbi who would work for both of us, and start our Jewish home and life off on the right foot. Rabbi Bernstein listened to our needs as a couple, planned the Jewish ceremony that we wanted, which explained all of the traditions to our non-Jewish guests, and everyone was blown away at how beautiful of a ceremony it was.

    Leading up to the ceremony we participated in Rabbi Bernsteins, “ROADMAP” premarital counseling, this was amazing and brought each of us to think about what we want to bring to our marriage and the responsibilities we have for one another. Sharing these with each other was truly a special moment. Everything from our initial conversation to the excited photo we took after our ceremony with our marriage license, Rabbi Bernstien made this the easiest and most enjoyable process, where we truly got to focus on our love, and she handled all of the other ceremony details. There are a lot of Rabbi’s out there, but with Rabbi Bernstein you can’t go wrong.

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    It was an honor to be chosen Rabbi and I am so glad that you are bringing another sweet soul into the Jewish way of life and that your future family will follow in the roots of Judaism! Many blessings, rabbi melinda
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    Abel M. Sent on 11/30/2020
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    The Perfect Ceremony

    Rabbi Melinda officiated an amazing ceremony. Really making the ceremony about me and my wife. She asked us personal questions about how we met and what draws us together during our FaceTime to make our ceremony personal to us. I myself I’m not Jewish and she gave us a special and lighthearted ceremony for both families. Highly recommend her!

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Abel, Honored and humbled to receive your lovely response and so grateful to have been able to bring you into the beauty of Judaism, warm and welcoming and with love. My best to you and your beautiful bride, Rabbi and Melinda
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    Excellent and very informative

    Rabbi Melinda was excellent at our wedding, we are happy she was available on our wedding date.

    Rabbi Melinda Bernstein's reply:

    Thank you Brandon E for sharing your kind words and being an attentive & very hard working husband and father! Blessings abound, Rabbi Melinda
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