Christian Jewish Wedding Archives

A Bride’s DIY Interfaith Wedding Program

When I first began the daunting task of looking for a wedding program template for my co-officiated Jewish-Christian...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Wedding Planning, Wedding Program, Weddings

Young man and woman couple holding hands with a toddler and floating her in the air.

How We Found the Right Synagogue for Us

Almost two years ago we started talking about joining a synagogue. We knew it was time to put our daughter...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Co-officiation, Officiant, Wedding Planning, Weddings

A bride, groom and other members of a family.

Two Traditions United for a Perfect Wedding Weekend

A few weeks ago, I posted some pictures from our honeymoon along with an account of my first Yom Kippur fasting...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Newlywed, Reception, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Weddings

Are You Keeping Your Guests in the Dark?

Recently, an amazing Jewish wedding program infographic was posted in our Facebook group for Jewish interfaith...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Ketubah, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Two Faiths Becoming One Family

Zach making curried latkes for Hanukkah I recently joined a Facebook group that InterfaithFamily started to...

Christian Jewish Wedding, God, Identity, Religion, Wedding Stories, Weddings

Insider Tips from a Master Wedding Planner

You are now engaged! NOW WHAT? Here are five things to consider before jumping in, from a Master Wedding Planner: 1....

Books, Christian Jewish Wedding, Engagement, Relationships, Weddings

Not Saying "I Do"

My fiancé and I did not grow up in different religious traditions. Sherrita was raised in Detroit as a Christian,...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Weddings

Getting Married and Keeping Our Religions

As a Catholic teen and young adult, I never imagined I would be planning an interfaith wedding. Even though...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Ketubah, Religion, Spirituality, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Weddings

Fielding Questions about the Wedding & Our Life Together

Alexandra with her parents and fiancé The decision to get married inevitably invites inquiry. How did you meet?...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Jewish Holidays, Other Holidays, Religion, Wedding Stories, Weddings, Yom Kippur

A Jewish Wedding for a Catholic Girl

I was raised Catholic. I have received sacraments in the Catholic Church including Baptism, Penance, Holy Communion...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Officiant, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

So You Want to Plan an Interfaith Wedding

Courtney (left) with Jodi and their kids An “interfaith wedding.” What does that mean? I, after all should know...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Stories, Weddings

A Rabbi, a Puppy, a Catholic and a Jew Walk into a Bar

Emily and Jose take a break from wedding planning to enjoy time outside A rabbi, a puppy, a Catholic and a Jew...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Officiant, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Jewish + Catholic Wedding Ceremony Decoded

Katie & Steven after the wedding Steven and I were recently married in an outdoor Catholic and Jewish celebration....

Christian Jewish Wedding, Newlywed, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Tips, Weddings

The Father & The Rabbi Weigh In

The following is a guest blog post by the groom’s father, Phil Goodman followed by some additional thoughts...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Co-officiation, In-laws, Officiant, Weddings

Signing a Ketubah in a Sacristy

Cole Porter famously wrote, “What is this thing called love? This funny thing called love. Just who can solve...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Weddings

The Misunderstandings of Being Inter-Faith

I am having a rediscovery of music and have been listening to the band The Mars Volta quite a bit. One of the...

Christian Jewish Wedding, God, Religion, Weddings

Our Aufruf

[Guest post by Sam Goodman] I have fond memories of going to services as a youngster and looking forward...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Religion, Simchat Torah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Circle Up for the Horah!

Circle up everyone, it is time for another blog post! It is Friday so let’s put on our dancing shoes and talk...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Family, Newlywed, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Finding a Jewish Community that Feels Like Home

Photo courtesy of HBT Temple Hillel B’nai Torah (HBT) is a Reconstructionist congregation located in West...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Co-officiation, Officiant, Wedding Planning, Weddings

Looking Through and Stepping on Glass: An Odd Look at Glass

While trying to find my inspiration for this week’s post, I just realized how important and how surrounded we...

Breaking the Glass, Christian Jewish Wedding, Wedding Planning, Weddings

Symbols and Rituals and Traditions. Oh my.

These last few months have been busy with dress fittings, selecting the menu, arranging the seating chart, creating...

Breaking the Glass, Christian Jewish Wedding, Chuppah, Co-officiation, Extended Family, In-laws, Ketubah, Religion, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Getting Lost and Remembing Important Details of Wedding Planning

With so much planning even a wedding of our size, it is easy to get lost in the details. There are the fun details...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Ketubah, Religion, Spirituality, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Weddings

Ketubah

I come from a family of artists. My mom’s grandfather was an amazing painter. My dad’s brother is the cartoonist...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Weddings

A Keefe Easter

I think the Passover/Easter combination is more difficult than Hanukkah/Christmas. This is because Easter most...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Easter, Extended Family, In-laws, Wedding Stories, Weddings

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