Weddings
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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
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
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
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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
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,
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
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
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
Informative Articles & Videos
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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),
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,
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
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
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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
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
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
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,
Groom Serenades Bride with Eishet Chayil at Wedding
In this romantic video a groom serenades his new bride at their wedding using the popular melody composed by Ben Zion Shenker.
Avrumy Holczler: Professional Hasidic Singer Performs Eishet Chayil at His Own Wedding
This video features Avrumy Holczler, an alto singer in the Zemiros Group, performing an original composition of the first and
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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
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
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
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
A Groom’s Eishet Chayil Inspired Poem to his Bride
In this lighthearted, low quality video, Josh Lannik recites an original rhyming poem to his new wife, Liz Shayne, at their