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Maya and Scott’s Backyard Wedding Celebrated Their Multifaith and Multiracial Union

By Ezra Samuels

Meet Newlyweds Maya and Scott Maya (right) and Scott (left) participating in the hora, a traditional...

Jewish and Weddings, Multiracial, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Tips, Weddings

How We Wrote Our Own Interfaith Ketubah

By Molly Kazin Marshall

Last fall, I had to postpone my wedding due to COVID-19. Ultimately, Evan and I decided we didn’t want to wait...

Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Stories, Wedding Tips, Weddings

A Ceremony That’s All Us

By Becky Sowemimo

For those of us in the thick of wedding planning, we know that there are plenty of opportunities to customize...

Breaking the Glass, Chuppah, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Why We’re Jumping the Broom

By Becky Sowemimo

With less than six weeks until the wedding (!!) I’d like to think I have most of my ducks in a row. Femi and...

Breaking the Glass, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Stories, Weddings

The Jewish Marriage Contract (Ketubah)

By 18Doors

In this article, we will explain what a ketubah is and why it has remained a significant part of a Jewish...

Ketubah, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

How to Make Joint Decisions as Newlyweds

By Laura Drescher

Becca, the dog of my dreams Note: Zach and I worked on this blog post together, to make sure it’s a fair...

Co-officiation, Officiant, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

The Ketubah/Marriage Contract

By Rabbi Robyn Frisch

What is a Ketubah? A ketubah is a Jewish marriage contract. In ancient times, a ketubah was a legally binding...

Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Tips, Weddings

Ritual Wedding Objects and Garments

By Rabbi Robyn Frisch

Return to the Jewish Wedding Guide for Interfaith Couples. Every religion and culture has its unique ritual...

Breaking the Glass, Chuppah, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Toolbox, Weddings

Are You Keeping Your Guests in the Dark?

By Lindsey Silken

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

The Jewish Wedding Now

By Edmund Case

This post originally appeared on www.edumundcase.com and is reprinted with permission. I don’t have any weddings...

Books, Engagement, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Two Months Since “I Do” with Wedding Memories to Last a Lifetime

By Stephanie Zulkoski

Our first look! It has been two months since Jarrett and I tied the knot and there are times I still catch myself...

Ketubah, Newlywed, Reception, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

David Gregory Bares His Spirituality

By Lindsey Silken

“I feel I’m Jewish not just because I’ve chosen Judaism but because Judaism has chosen me.” –David...

Hora, Reception, Wedding Ritual

A Jewish Wedding for a Catholic Girl

By Stephanie Zulkoski

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

The Honeymoon is Over … and That's Not a Bad Thing

By Emily Golomb

The wedding was over a month ago, and we had a fantastic honeymoon in the Galapagos Islands and mainland Ecuador....

Family, Marriage, Newlywed, Reception, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

How to Avoid This Wedding Nightmare

By Rabbi Keara Stein

I had a dream last night that I was officiating a wedding of an interfaith couple. It wasn’t a particularly...

Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

So You Want to Plan an Interfaith Wedding

By Courtney Dunne

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

Dance the Hora: How to do the Jewish Wedding Dance

By Lindsey Silken

If you’ve never been to a Jewish wedding, you may not be familiar with the ritual dance, the Hora....

Wedding Ritual, Weddings

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

By Emily Golomb

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

Why We Break the Glass at Jewish Weddings

By Lindsey Silken

What is this breaking the glass thing all about? One of the most recognizable traditions in a Jewish wedding,...

Breaking the Glass, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Jewish + Catholic Wedding Ceremony, Decoded

By Katie Ryan

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

Simplifying The Seven Blessings

By Jordyn Rozensky

Blessings have been on my mind lately. In the Jewish wedding ceremony there are seven blessings recited, and,...

Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

What to Expect at a Jewish Wedding Ceremony

By Lindsey Silken

What exactly does a Jewish wedding ceremony entail? What are the customs and how might they differ from couple...

Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Liminal Space and the Yichud

By Ryan Mount

Two weeks ago, I wrote about the space between the checklists, but this week, I wanted to go further. One of...

Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Our Aufruf

By Anne Goodman

[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

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