Inclusive Jewish elements
Chuppah, blessings, breaking the glass, and other traditions explained with care for guests of every background.
INTERFAITH WEDDINGS
Two backgrounds.
One love story.
Thoughtfully bringing traditions, families, and backgrounds together — so everyone feels welcome in the celebration.
THE APPROACH
Every part of you
belongs here.
Love, mutual respect, and a shared commitment are the foundation of a meaningful marriage.
Rabbi Sandy is delighted to officiate weddings where one partner is Jewish and the other comes from a different faith tradition. Ceremonies are rooted in Jewish tradition, yet designed to be warm, inclusive, and meaningful to everyone present. Symbols, rituals, and blessings are explained so both families feel respected and fully part of the celebration.
While Rabbi Sandy does not co-officiate with clergy from other faith traditions, he works closely with each couple to create a personal, heartfelt ceremony that honors their love, their families, and the life they are building together.
CEREMONY OPTIONS
What your day
can include.
Built together — never from a one-size-fits-all script.
Family participation
Readings, honors, and moments that invite both families into the story you are writing together.
Personal vows & readings
Your words, your values, and the promises that sound like you.
Destination-ready
Meet virtually before you arrive in Las Vegas. Share your venue, date, and ideas to begin planning.
QUESTIONS COUPLES ASK
Interfaith
weddings, answered.
A few of the questions couples bring to the first conversation.
Do you officiate at interfaith weddings?
Absolutely. Rabbi Sandy believes that love, mutual respect, and a shared commitment are the foundation of a meaningful marriage. He is delighted to officiate weddings where one partner is Jewish and the other comes from a different faith tradition.
Ceremonies are rooted in Jewish tradition, but designed to be warm, inclusive, and meaningful to everyone present. Special care is taken to explain the beautiful symbols, rituals, and blessings of the Jewish wedding ceremony so both families feel welcomed, respected, and fully part of the celebration.
While Rabbi Sandy does not co-officiate with clergy from other faith traditions, he works closely with each couple to create a personal and heartfelt ceremony. The goal is simple: everyone feels included, and the couple feels truly celebrated.
Do you officiate at same-gender weddings?
Absolutely. Rabbi Sandy joyfully officiates weddings for same-gender couples. Love is a sacred gift, and every couple deserves the opportunity to celebrate their commitment with dignity, joy, and meaningful tradition.
As a Reform rabbi, he embraces the Jewish values of inclusion, equality, and respect — and works closely with each couple to create a beautiful, personalized ceremony that reflects their love, their unique journey, and the life they are building together.
Can both families feel included?
Yes. Explaining rituals, inviting participation, and shaping the ceremony around both of your stories are central to how Rabbi Sandy works with interfaith couples.
We’re traveling to Las Vegas. Can we meet online?
Yes. You can get to know Rabbi Sandy virtually before arriving in Las Vegas. Share your venue, wedding date, and ideas to begin planning together.
THE WORDS THAT MATTER MOST
“Rabbi Akselrad helped us feel seen. Not just as Jews, but as a family. Our wedding ceremony was the most personal experience we could have imagined.”
“I always thought Judaism was out of reach for someone like me. Rabbi Akselrad made it feel possible. More than that — welcome.”
“From our first Zoom meeting to our destination Las Vegas wedding, Rabbi A made our big day so special. We were so lucky to find him!”
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERELet’s create a ceremony
Let’s create a ceremony
you’ll remember forever.
Tell me about the two of you.
We’ll take it from there.