Weddings & Marriage
Embracing A Jewish Henna Wedding Tradition
This custom is a treasured part of Moroccan Jewish and other Mizrahi marriage celebrations.
The Seven Blessings (Sheva Brachot) for a Jewish Wedding
These blessings are recited under the huppah and at celebratory meals for a week afterward.
Why I Do Officiate at Intermarriages
It's important for the non-Jewish spouse to support the Jewish partner's religious identity, live in a Jewish home, and bring up Jewish children.
Updating the Traditional Jewish Wedding
The biggest motivator for change in Jewish wedding customs by liberal Jews has been egalitarianism.
Liturgy, Rituals and Customs of Jewish Weddings
The Jewish wedding is rich with ceremony, beginning with the announcement of intent to marry and ending with seven days of celebration.
The Ketubah, or Jewish Marriage Contract
The ketubah is an ancient contract delineating the obligations of the husband to his wife.
The Secret to a Fabulous Hora
How to ensure the traditional Jewish wedding dance is a continuous stream of joy, and not a log jam.
The Huppah (Chuppah): What You Need to Know
Learn the history and symbolism of the Jewish wedding canopy, and the various options for finding or making your own.
Mikveh Before the Wedding
The whys and hows of immersing in the Jewish ritual bath before going under the chuppah.
Judaism and Sexuality
Jewish tradition looks favorably on sex and sexuality, given certain conditions.
