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From the learning to the relaxed service, Judaism treats its lifecycle to the kosher meals, to the magical YOUR events with sanctity. “stories, and finally the joy-filled dancing and celebration, Rabbi Engel helped us Jewish Prepare for yours with create a peak experience [for our son’s Bar Mitzvah] that will be within us for the someone compassionate, rest of our lives. Lifecycle experienced and —Dr. Jeff Rinsky Colorado Springs, Colorado non-judgmental.

We can’t thank Rabbi Engel enough for officiating over our wedding. [He] was “there every step of the way and was an endless source of information and help.

—Rebekah Steele Longmont, Colorado

Rabbi Engel was the wind beneath our wings. He travelled for days and brought “along the greatest stories and inspirations I could imagine. He met our friends and family with warmth and passion. He will be the life of any party, because he loves and reaches out to all Jews.

—Yaron Jackson Meet Tzfat, Israel Rabbi Yisroel Engel…

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Weddings Bat Mitzvahs A marriage is arranged in Heaven and At age 12, a girl reaches spiritual maturity Rabbi Yisroel Engel has guided hundreds of planned on Earth. What is the meaning of the and accepts the responsibility of Jewish lifecycle events during his 35 years as a Chupah, the circling and the broken glass? adulthood. How can she make this day personal rabbi. How do I make a Jewish marriage happier unforgettable? What are the new ways for and a happy marriage more Jewish? her to bring light to the world? Rabbi Engel is an author of articles on Jewish life and a personal advice columnist for Denver’s Intermountain Jewish News. He is spiritual leader and director of Chabad Lubavitch of Colorado programs and is best known for bringing fresh meaning to Jewish tradition with his warm humor, innovative programs and multi-media experiences for Colorado’s families. He and his wife Leah are the proud parents Baby Namings Bar Mitzvahs of twelve children. A soul is about to make its grand arrival in a A boy becomes a Bar Mitzvah at 13 years world of surprises. What should I name her? of age. What has changed, and why now? Rabbi Engel is ready to officiate at What does a Jewish name mean? How and How do we prepare for this special day? your special event. when is the naming done? What is the meaning of Tefillin? Meaningful guidance, helping all Jews. Brit Milah Bereavement and Before a baby boy can walk or talk, he Remembrance enters a lifelong covenant with his When a loved one passes on to the next world, Creator. When do I plan the Brit? How do we are left with questions about the soul. How do I I choose a Mohel? Whom should I honor cope with the loss? How can I have a meaningful during the ceremony? service and recite Kaddish? What is Shiva?