INTEGRAL JEWISH WEDDING
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Joyous, Unforgettable Ceremonies
With Rabbi Brian Yosef and Lisa Schachter-Brooks
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Testimonials
Words cannot express just how moved, inspired, and supported we felt with you at the wheel. It all far surpasses our expectations! Thx so much for your intention, hard work and all around loveliness!
- Bride, 2017 Wedding
- Bride, 2017 Wedding
We really really appreciate everything you did for Xan and Ali and all of us - leading the whole experience with love, spirituality, grounding, and deep connection.. THANK YOU!
- Mother of Groom, 2023 Wedding
- Mother of Groom, 2023 Wedding
If you are looking for a meaningful and transformative Jewish wedding to share with friends and loved ones, give us a call or send an email – we look forward to talking with you!
All blessings,
Rabbi Brian Yosef & Lisa Schachter-Brooks
All blessings,
Rabbi Brian Yosef & Lisa Schachter-Brooks
Reb Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks is a rabbi, teacher and a musician. He has been officiating lifecycle ceremonies, leading holiday celebrations and teaching Judaism to both children and adults since 2000. He founded the online Jewish Meditation community, Torah of Awakening, in 2016, and is the author of Kabbalah for Beginners published by Rockridge Press. His original music for Shabbat is featured on the album, Ayn Od.
Brian Yosef received rabbinic s’miha (ordination) in the Renewal tradition and lineage of Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi z”l through Rabbi David Zaslow and a group of rabbis at Havurah Shir Hadash in Ashland, Oregon in 2023. Prior to that, he received ordination as Minister of Sacred Music from Reb Zalman z”l (2012), Spiritual Teacher from Shaykh Ibrahim Baba Farajaje (may his secret be sanctified) and Rabbi SaraLeya Schley (2012), certification as Teacher of Jewish Meditation from Dr. Rabbi Avram Davis (2004), and holds a Bachelor in Music from the Eastman School of Music (1991).
Brian Yosef received rabbinic s’miha (ordination) in the Renewal tradition and lineage of Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi z”l through Rabbi David Zaslow and a group of rabbis at Havurah Shir Hadash in Ashland, Oregon in 2023. Prior to that, he received ordination as Minister of Sacred Music from Reb Zalman z”l (2012), Spiritual Teacher from Shaykh Ibrahim Baba Farajaje (may his secret be sanctified) and Rabbi SaraLeya Schley (2012), certification as Teacher of Jewish Meditation from Dr. Rabbi Avram Davis (2004), and holds a Bachelor in Music from the Eastman School of Music (1991).
Lisa Schachter-Brooks has been a Jewish educator, ritualist and community builder for over 30 years and has served diverse populations within the Jewish community. She currently serves as the Congregational & Education Director at our beloved home shul of Congregation Bet Shalom in Tucson where she is excited to be launching a new school for youth and families. She received ordination to officate lifecycle ceremonies from Rabbi Avi Alpert.
"Integral" means keeping the best from past tradition, while integrating inclusivity, egalitarianism and universalism, transcending dogmas and out-dated belief systems, and fostering an experiential connection with Jewish spirituality based on the cultivation of heart-centered awareness.