Jewish Wedding Practices: Surprising Origins and Reform Innovations
Reform Judaism has changed some aspects of the wedding ceremony, in great part to reflect the equal status of women.
Weddings
Abraham and Sarah: Saga of the First Jewish Couple
The partnership between the first Jewish husband and wife was not perfect. Abraham misled Sarah about his plan to sacrifice Isaac on Mount Moriah. Learning of the Akeidah and the near death of her son, she died of shock.
Using a Mikvah (Jewish Ritual Bath)
People immerse at a mikvah to celebrate moments of joy, to heal after times of sorrow or illness, or to commemorate transitions and changes.
A Brief History of Marriage
Although no wedding ceremony is described in the Torah, the institution of marriage began with Adam and Eve. The Book of Genesis portrays God as saying: "It is not good that man should be alone-I will make him a helpmate" (Genesis 2:18).
Planning Your Jewish (or Jew-ish) Wedding
Selecting a date and venue, choosing your officiant, and what to expect during pre-marital meetings with your officiant.
