They were gracious and nice. Fifty years later, Rodwogin, now 85, is still on the job for about half the year, from shortly before Passover through the High Holy Days. Fla. The Barons now live in West Palm Beach also, and they see their former rabbi periodically. So it was only natural that when the Barons decided to renew their vows to celebrate their 50th anniversary earlier this fall, they called on the man who had done such a good job the first time. The couple and the rabbi who married them have formed a mutual admiration society.
Most people are into their third marriage by that time.
Having Rodwogin officiate wasn't the only touch of deja vu the Barons employed in renewing their vows. As much of the original ceremony was reproduced as possible, from the invitation design to the bride and groom on the wedding cake. The second time around, the Barons' children, Judith and Michael, and grandchildren Eric, Lauren and Suzanne Schnell and Lee and Andrew Baron participated in the second ceremony. I was a nervous wreck. I'm a very composed person.