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Israel Drazin
Jul 9, 2025, 9:22 PM
The origin of the Jewish wedding ceremony
Jewish wedding ceremonies are filled with symbolism. The fundamental elements of a wedding are the chuppah (the wedding canopy), the statement made by the groom to his bride, in which he declares his intention to take her as his...
Miriam Herschlag
Jun 28, 2025, 4:51 PM
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They were going to get married no matter what
It was a day that started and ended in bomb shelters after Israel launched an attack on Iran. It was also the day of my son's wedding.
Judy Rosenstark
Jun 13, 2025, 2:50 PM
Milchemet Mitzva, Even for a Groom
"At the command of the Lord they encamped, and at the command of the Lord they journeyed; they kept the charge of the Lord, at the command of the Lord through Moses." (Bamidbar 9:23) In the Torah portion of this...
Sharon Levin
May 22, 2025, 3:56 PM
A Wedding to Remember—Not to Regret
I still remember the wedding of close friends from a few years ago. There was no elaborate venue, no designer dress, no extravagant flower arrangements. But there was a moving speech, a funny homemade video, and a whole lot...
Sharon Levin
May 15, 2025, 7:29 PM
Wedding Season Without the Stress
A few weeks ago, my phone buzzed: another wedding invitation landed in the family WhatsApp group. It was beautiful—elegant font, promising an amazing sunset venue, and probably a gourmet menu. And with it came that familiar inner sigh. Don’t...
Debby Mazon
Apr 29, 2025, 12:06 AM
When Traditions Go Sideways
Choosing a Hebrew name for a newborn. Becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Getting married under a chuppah. These are traditions we observe, days we look forward to. Each family follows its own rituals for daily life, holidays and celebrations. Traditions...
Shuly Babitz
Mar 27, 2025, 11:07 AM
Why Israeli Weddings Matter More than Ever
Weddings in Israel are always joyous, energetic affairs, but right now, in the shadow of war, they take on even more significance. Each celebration is a testament to resilience and a declaration that joy and memory – like the...
Yehoshua Goldfinger
Jan 22, 2025, 7:29 AM
Building a Marriage with a Badchan: It’s No Joke
It was a little past midnight at my niece’s chasidic wedding, when the badchan appeared. I can’t say I was happy to see him. Loosely translated as a jester or comedian, a badchan is someone who is paid to make...
Miriam Frankel
Dec 18, 2024, 5:25 AM
The Good Brand Guide: Galia Lahav
As a bride endlessly scrolling Pinterest for the perfect venue, dream florals, and the dress, it’s rare for something to truly take my breath away. Galia Lahav did just that. From their exquisite lace gowns and chic mini dresses...
Reuven Chaim Klein
Jun 15, 2024, 11:32 PM
Tying the Knot
In this week’s essay, we discuss various Hebrew words for “tying,” including keshirah, asirah, ketirah, tzror, kafut, and more. In doing so, we trace these words to their etymological forebears and investigate whether or not they are all truly synonymous. Let’s begin...
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