In the Media

Press coverage, interviews, and notable moments featuring Rabbi Gruber

Television Interviews

NBC DFW Channel 5 Interview

Evan Anderson interviews Rabbi Gruber about interfaith marriage and his unique approach to wedding ceremonies.​

WFAA Channel 8 Interview

Jobin Panicker interviews Lauren, Mike and me about their April 2020 COVID-19 Zoom wedding on WFAA Channel 8​

Notable Moments

​Presidential Wedding Guest

Rabbi Gruber and his wife Liat photographed with the 43rd U.S. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush at a wedding ceremony. The 41st U.S. President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush were also in attendance.​

Articles & Presentations

Articles By Me About Weddings I Have Officiated:

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Jewish Weddings, But Were Too Afraid to Ask

Comprehensive presentation covering Jewish wedding traditions, customs, and modern adaptations for interfaith couples.

Biblical Figures and Two Faiths Come Together in an Ancient New Orleans Sanctuary

A detailed account of a unique interfaith ceremony that beautifully blended traditions in a historic setting.​

Jazzed Up – Lessons for Interfaith Marriage from the Soul of the Crescent City

Rabbi Gruber channels the spirit of New Orleans jazz—its swing and improvisation—to illustrate how strong, harmonious interfaith marriages nourish the partners and the marriage itself.​

A Quaker Jewish Wedding in the New Orleans Garden District

​Rabbi Gruber unites Quaker silence with Jewish blessings in New Orleans. The ceremony blends deep reflection, guest participation, and tradition into one seamless celebration of love.

Embracing Español in Interfaith and Jewish Weddings

Rabbi Gruber reflects on using Spanish to enrich Jewish and interfaith weddings. From blessings to full ceremonies abroad, language bridges heritage, history, and cultural connection.

The Rabbi and the Elephant: How I Officiated a Cosmopolitan Interfaith Wedding in Thailand

Rabbi Gruber officiates a Thai beach wedding blending East and West. With a chuppah, rituals, lanterns, and even an elephant, he honors both cultures with joy.

Where There is Love There is Life: A Hin-Jew Wedding in Texas

Rabbi Gruber fuses Hindu and Jewish rituals into one vibrant wedding. From fire offerings to glass breaking, the ceremony unites cultures while celebrating universal love.

The Seven Jewish Wedding Blessings - A Secular Humanistic Version

Rabbi Gruber adapts the Seven Blessings into a secular humanist form. His version keeps the melodies and beauty of tradition while removing theological language for inclusivity.

Hail to the Chiefs: How I Officiated at a Wedding in the Presence of Two Presidents

Rabbi Gruber leads blessings at a wedding attended by both President Bushes, celebrating inclusion.

Lights, Camera, Mazel Tov - How I Officiated a Wedding on MTV

Rabbi Gruber officiates a Jewish–Catholic wedding for MTV, blending traditions on camera.

Article About Why I Officiate Interfaith Weddings:

Out of Orthodoxy – Why This Former Orthodox Rabbi Will Officiate at Interfaith Weddings

​Rabbi Gruber shares his personal shift from Orthodoxy to secular humanism. His journey fuels a wholehearted commitment to officiating interfaith weddings with openness, equality, and inclusivity.

Press & Media About Me



Some of My Reflections on Homelessness and Poverty