The Meaning of Jewish Wedding Traditions

What Is Love?

Many believe love is a sensation that magically generates when Mr. or Ms. Right appears. No wonder so many people are single.

What Is a Mikveh?

Learn about what the mikvah is, its many uses, and how it helps Jews connect to their spirituality.

The Jewish Marriage: From Love to Covenant

Forget “till death do us part” and “I do.” The Jewish wedding ceremony has a different tagline that reflects the deeper meaning of marriage.

Wisdom for Love: The Blessings at a Jewish Wedding

How the blessings recited under the chuppah help guide the couple to live together in harmony.

 

The Deep Meaning Behind An Orthodox Jewish Wedding

Meet Hadassa and Ze'ev, a young couple who unite their souls in the holy mitzvah of marriage before they've even held hands.

Ten Signs You’re Ready for Marriage

It has far less to do with age than it does with being emotionally ready for a lifelong commitment.

 

Jewish Weddings and Wine

The secret to a Jewish marriage is hidden in the wine.

The Ketubah: The Talmud’s Master Class in Everlasting Love

Why is the ketubah, this mundane financial document guaranteeing the rights of the woman, so paradigmatic of the Jewish marriage? And why bother decorating it?

Wedding Day Dreams

Know someone getting married? Give them this list and they'll thank you for life.

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