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Each Jewish couple’s story starts long before the wedding − and so does the celebration of their life together

(The Conversation) — Anita Diamant, the prolific writer and Jewish feminist activist, begins her book “The Jewish Wedding Now” with a simple statement: “According to Jewish law, the requirements for a ...
The Conversation

For American Jews, interfaith weddings are a new normal – and creatively weave both traditions together

Samira Mehta receives funding from the Henry Luce Foundation for a research initiative called Jews of Color: Histories and Futures. More than 10 years ago, I attended a college friend’s wedding in New ...
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Newlywed trips to Israel foster understanding of Jewish traditions and values

Honeymoon Israel (HMI) is celebrating its 10th anniversary of organizing trips for newlyweds to the Holy Land, promoting connections to Jewish culture, traditions, and values. The post Newlywed trips ...
The New York Times

Gender Bending Jewish Traditions With a Little Humor

Raye Schiller, a standup comedian, could always recognize Jay Nemanpour’s laugh in a crowd. By Rosalie R. Radomsky Heads turned as soon as Raye Schiller arrived at the JQ International Impact Awards ...
Yahoo

This Couple Incorporated Nods to Jewish, Vietnamese, and Chinese Traditions in Their Pacific Northwest Vineyard Wedding

Jennifer and Lee met in the summer of 2017 when they ran into each other while playing Pokemon Go in downtown Portland. By November of 2022, the couple was engaged to be married. “We had a sweet and ...