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The tradition of Jewish matchmaking dates back to, well, Genesis 24—so, well before the song "Matchmaker" of Fiddler on the Roof fame brought matchmaking to Broadway. And that's just the start of ...
Wondering which wedding traditions are worth keeping? From first dances to private vows, here’s a guide to the rituals that ...
The Jewish tradition of breaking glass at a wedding dates back to the destruction of the ancient temple in Jerusalem. Taking place at the conclusion of the Seven Blessings, the breaking of the glass ...
Call it a wedding reception without the wedding. Temple Beth El, 1836 Roherstown Road, will open its doors from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 6, for the conservative congregation's annual Jewish Food ...
NETANYA, Israel — The marriage ceremony is perhaps the greatest highlight in the life of an ultra-Orthodox Jew. And when it comes to the community's most prominent members, it turns into a public ...
While reality TV junkies don’t usually look to their favorite shows as shining beacons of cultural representation, this season of Netflix's hit series, Love Is Blind, is offering a different ...
Three long-married couples from Ukraine who weren’t able to have a religious wedding decades ago amid Soviet suppression of religion celebrated Tuesday evening with traditional Jewish wedding ...
breaking bread as being a bond makes sense with what I've read/learnt/heard. Breaking bread as saying "I'll break my body for you" I have never seen anywhere (in the talmud or elsewhere). Doesn't mean ...
For the third of their three weddings, Hallie Applebaum and Elan Raffel set up a chuppah in Oaxaca, the Mexican city where they first confessed their love for each other. Oaxaca is a vibrant hub of ...
The weddings were a training exercise for rabbinical students at Shaloh House, a Chabad initiative in Boston serving Russian-speaking Jews. BOSTON (JTA) – Veiled brides holding white bouquets; a ...
The New York City wedding of Dr. Dana Dobrowski and Dr. Cristian Peña married Jewish traditions with Mexican rhythms.
Hallie Applebaum and Elan Raffel met online during the pandemic. Their first in-person date lasted two weeks. (JTA) — For the third of their three weddings, Hallie Applebaum and Elan Raffel set up a ...