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As the most esteemed Jewish & Interfaith wedding officiant in Boston, Rabbi Richard Winer embraces all soon-to-be brides and grooms with open arms. That’s because, for years, Rabbi Winer has worked to respect and honor the sanctity of marriage by hearing what lovely couples wish for their special day. And the same experience can undoubtedly be said for yours. He specializes in working with couples who want a wedding ceremony that is meaningful and meets their individual needs. He performs intermarriages, civil ceremonies as well as same-sex marriages.

The Ring Ceremony (טַבַּעַת)

A main part of the wedding is the ring ceremony. According to Jewish law, the bride’s ring must be acquired by the groom. The bride’s acceptance of the ring is the act of legally binding the agreement of the marriage.

The groom places the ring on the index finger on the bride’s left hand, the closest hand to the heart. The placing of the ring on this finger, symbolizes that the bride agrees to the marriage with all her heart. The bride then places a ring on the left index finger of the groom.

According to Jewish tradition, the ring should be plain and should have no precious stones of any kind. This represents a perfect circle with no beginning and no end. It reflects the endless love and commitment of the bride and groom to each other.