Archive for 2018
Ketubah Texts from Across the Jewish Spectrum
This 22 page long PDF document includes a variety of different Ketubah (marriage contract) texts in Hebrew and English from
If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem: A Carlebach Chuppah Song
This audio recording features Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach singing his original melody for “If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem,” a Hebrew song often sung under
If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem: A Chuppah Song
This emotive video features Elior Itzkovitz Cohen singing “If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem,” a Hebrew song often sung under the chuppah prior to
Yaakov Shwekey: Tefilat Kallah – The Bride’s Prayer (English + Hebrew)
With onscreen Hebrew, English and transliterated lyrics, this video by the well-known Jewish musical entertainer, Yaakov Shwekey, presents an emotive rendition
Seven Circles: A Wedding Poem Inspired by Kabbalah
This poem is based on the Jewish wedding custom wherein the bride circles the groom seven times underneath the Chuppah. Written
Thoughtful Interpretations of the Sheva Brachot (7 Blessings)
This post, which provides thoughtful interpretations of each of the Seven Blessings recited under the Chuppah during the wedding ceremony, shows
Choosing a Wedding Date: Auspicious & Forbidden Dates in the Hebrew Calendar
This article from Chabad.org presents a list of all of the dates in the Hebrew calendar that are considered auspicious, not recommended, or
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
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,
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