Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek

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About Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek

Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek

It’s not 1952 anymore - nobody is scandalized that people live together before marriage, and thankfully, nobody is getting married because single women don’t have economic agency. So what does it mean for a modern couple to get married? We often think in terms of things we won’t do: we won’t leave, we won’t stray. Those are minimum requirements, not aspirations. The question of marriage is what will you do when - inevitably - love feels distant, and you are hurt or disappointed? I work with couples of all faith backgrounds who are as serious about their marriage as they are about their wedding and are ready to address that question.

I am a couples counselor and rabbi focused on making sure your ceremony is perfect, and your marriage is strong. I work with couples of all faith backgrounds and none, with the belief that just as Hinduism has given the gift of yoga to those who do and those who don’t “identify” as Hindu, and Buddhism has given the gift of mindfulness to those who do and those who don’t “identify” as Buddhist, so too does Judaism give the gift of emotionally intelligent communication as a spiritual practice to to those who do and those who don’t “identify” as Jewish.

In three words: Calm, Empathetic, Supportive

Services

Ceremony types

  • Civil Union
  • Commitment Ceremony
  • Elopement
  • Interfaith Ceremony
  • Legal License Signing
  • Multicultural Weddings
  • Non-religious Ceremony
  • Religious
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious affiliations

  • Buddhist
  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Interfaith
  • Jewish
  • Muslim
  • Pagan
  • Secular
  • Sikh
  • Spiritual
  • Unitarian
  • Wiccan

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  • Best Rabbi

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    •Ariella M.•Nov 11

    Working with Rabbi Brent was probably the best decision we made our entire wedding! While the wedding was the best day of our lives, we knew that what really matters beyond that one day is the strength of our marriage. We felt it was worth investing in our marriage more than anything else, and we are so happy we decided to do so by working with Rabbi Brent! From our very first meeting with him, we both felt extremely comfortable opening up, being honest, and communicating. He always gave such great advice and metaphors to help us understand our feelings and better communicate them. I truly believe the work we put in throughout our 12 sessions with Rabbi Brent has already made a massive positive impact on our relationship. He created a space where we felt safe to express ourselves without fear of judgement, and our relationship is much deeper as a result. On the day of the wedding, Rabbi Brent was incredible (and all of our friends and family loved him!). From a logistical perspective, he took care of everything (mailing the marriage license, helping us order the ketubah, clearly delineating exactly what we needed, etc.), so we did not have to worry about any of that at the wedding or after. The ketubah signing was extremely meaningful, and the words he shared with us and our families were beautiful. The ceremony was also incredible. He worked with us to ensure we were doing all of the traditions that were meaningful to us, and was open to us doing a modern adaptation of some of them. I'm not kidding when I say literally every person came up to us at cocktail hour to tell us it was the most beautiful ceremony they'd ever seen. Overall, I am so happy we chose to invest in our marriage by working with Rabbi Brent. I feel so relieved and happy to be in a new marriage where I feel everything has been laid out on the table and worked through, and that we always have Rabbi Brent on our side if we ever need him!

  • Look no further, hire Rabbi Brent!

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    •Bridget D.•Nov 5

    Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek is not only an incredible wedding officiant, but also an all around great guy. As a wedding planner, I have had the opportunity to experience his thoughtfulness and meaningful presence in every occasion. Each ceremony is crafted with so much intention, and built to truly reflect every couple. In addition to the pre-marital support, he really understands the "flow" of the entire day for couples, and goes above and beyond in the pre-planning as well as the wedding day itself to ensure that each couple experiences such a joyful day. I could not recommend him more, and look forward to celebrating many more happy unions with him in the future!

  • A Joy to Work With!

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    •Red Maple V.•Nov 5

    We’re always thrilled when couples tell us they’ve chosen Rabbi Brent to officiate their ceremony. He brings such a genuine warmth and calming presence to the day, making everyone — from the couple to their families — feel comfortable and cared for. From the Ketubah signing — where he creates a peaceful, meaningful moment for the couple and their loved ones — to the ceremony itself, which always strikes the perfect balance of heartfelt and personal, it’s clear how much intention he brings to understanding each couple’s story. From our side as a venue, Rabbi Brent is an absolute professional — punctual, organized, and always a pleasure to collaborate with. Every ceremony he leads feels meaningful and effortless, which is exactly what we hope for our couples. He’s truly one of those people who elevates the entire day just by being part of it.

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