Unless it's performed in an Ultra-Ortodox Synagogue, I've never heard of any restrictions on photography or videography. The only restriction in, some Synagogues, apply to the Sabbath.
I've done a few Bris's with my Video camera, for friends & relatives. Jeff > From the LUG (Leica Users Group) I had recently read a thread regarding a user who, with clearance from the Rabbi and Moyle, took photos at a Bris - perhaps it's dependent on the clergy ? > > I'm sure each of these religious occaisions: Bar/Bat Mitvahs, Bris, Communion/Confirmation, Weddings (yes, these can be based in a religious text) all should be documented. > > Every one I've been to (I'm Catholic so it's limited to a variety of weddings including those of the Jewish faith, Islamic faith and First Communions/Confirmation), with camera in hand of course, I've respected the wishes of the clergy in charge. Photographing the event post-delivery/application of the sacrement usually is the best one can hope for and in the end, isn't all that bad because the children/individuals are still in their sabbath garb. > > Just my 2 cents FWIW > Dave > > > Original Message: > ----------------- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 11:17:53 -0400 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: OT: Rabbi's and Photography > > > Steve & Paul, > > A couple of years ago in her first High Holidays sermon, the new Assistant Rabbi delivered a sermon AGAINST photography.. something like 'You need to live in the moment and just have your own memories.' We have not spoken since, and when we do I think I should unload on her. How ignorant! > > My old friend the Rabbi from 2 congregations ago, is an avid photographer who enjoyed taking pictures of his family. The current Rabbi doesn't allow picture taking during the service, although I think that I remember a camcorder or two at past Bar/Bat Mitzvah services. > > Regards, Bob S. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > mail2web - Check your email from the web at > http://mail2web.com/ . > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
