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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

They were going to get married no matter what

(Rotem Taasa)

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...

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...

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...

Apr 29, 2025, 12:06 AM

When Traditions Go Sideways

Photo of the author's parents courtesy of the author.

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...

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

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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...

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

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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