Life Cycle Events and Rituals
Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe is available for lifecycle events for the Ma’alot and Atlanta community. Rabbi Ariel loves the ways that Jewish tradition can elevate sacred moments of transition and change, and looks forward to making this moment meaningful for you.
Ma’alot’s fee scale for lifecycles appears below. Ma’alot builders (community members who contribute to Ma’alot) receive a reduced rate. Certain rituals are only available for community members. If these costs are prohibitive, please let us know and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Email your intended ceremony, preferred dates, and any questions you have to ariel@maalotatlanta.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Base Fees
Wedding: $1200 / $800 for Ma’alot builders. Includes 3 pre-marital meetings, wedding rehearsal and ceremony. Please note Rabbi Ariel does not perform weddings on Shabbat.
Baby naming: $540 / $360 for Ma’alot builders. May include a brit milah/circumcision..
Brit Milah: (small, family-attended circumcision at hospital or home) $360 / $180 for Ma’alot builders.
Funeral: $360 for Ma’alot builders only.
Memorial Service or Unveiling: $180 for Ma’alot builders only.
Conversion to Judaism: $800 / free for Ma’alot builders (includes an 18 week course and 6 counseling sessions.)
Spiritual Direction or Rabbinic Counseling: $90 per 50 minute session, free for Ma’alot builders,.
Conversion Ceremony: $360 / $100 for Ma’alot builders.
B’nai Mitzvah: $1,800 for Ma’alot builders only. Includes help with sermon over 3 sessions, two family meetings, rehearsal and service. Referrals available for tutors.
Ritual Divorce: $200 / free for Ma’alot builders. There are additional charges for purchasing and delivering the divorce documents.
Pregnancy Blessing Ceremony: $360, free for Ma’alot builders.
Menstrual Cycle Ceremonies (first periods, menopause, and fertility): $360, free for Ma’alot builders.
Creative Rituals: Jewish rituals evolve with each generation. We can co-design a ritual to mark any kind of transition or transformation in your life—just let us know what you have mind.