Archive for May 2018
How to Plan a Jewish Wedding: A Checklist
This informative article provides a checklist of 7 things a couple should consider when planning their Jewish wedding, ranging from how to choose a halachically acceptable date to selecting an appropriate officiant and ketubah
Siman Tov U’Mazel Tov: A Jewish Celebration Song with Subtitles
This upbeat video presents the popular Israeli folk song “Siman Tov U’Mazel Tov” with an on-screen English transliteration of the Hebrew lyrics, which mean “A Good sign and Good luck! For us and for all
Hava Nagila: A Jewish Celebration Song with Subtitles
This video presents the popular Israeli folk song “Hava Nagila” with an on-screen English transliteration of the Hebrew lyrics. Translated as “Let Us Rejoice,” this song is a staple at Jewish celebrations, including weddings
Jewish Weddings 101: The Traditions, Rituals and Liturgy
This informative article provides a basic outline of the Jewish wedding ceremony, including the rituals, customs and liturgy performed before, during, and after the actual wedding, as well of some of the contemporary issues
A Traditional Jewish Marriage Ceremony (Outline & Texts)
This article provides an outline of the entire traditional Jewish marriage ceremony, including explanations of the various customs as well as the Hebrew and English texts of the relevant blessings. With a detailed
Halachic Prenuptial Agreement
This post includes information about the Halachic Prenuptial Agreement, including a short video from ORA: The Organization for the Resolution of Agunot encouraging the widespread use of this legal document, as well as links to learn
A Jewish Wedding Story: Miriam & Babak Talk About Reinterpreting Traditional Ritual
In this 2 minute long video, Miriam and Babak share how they reinterpreted traditional Jewish ritual during their unique mountaintop wedding. With an emphasis on creating personal meaning and encouraging the participation of their loved ones,
Why We Break the Glass at Jewish Weddings
This minute long animated video provides three different reasons for the custom of smashing a glass under the chuppah at a Jewish wedding. Explaining technical, historical and mystical interpretations of this tradition, this video was produced
What to Expect at a Jewish Wedding Ceremony
This minute long animated video briefly introduces various Jewish wedding traditions, including the “ketubah” (wedding contract), the seven blessings under the “chuppah” (wedding canopy), the “bedekin” veiling ceremony, and the smashing of a glass. A useful introduction for
Dance the Hora: How to do the Jewish Celebration Dance
This minute long animated video teachers viewers how to dance the “hora,” an ecstatic Israeli circle dance with roots in Eastern European folk tradition, common at Jewish weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. A useful introduction for those with little