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The Aufruf, A Pre-Wedding Aliyah

Either the groom or the couple is called up to the Torah for an aliyah on the Sabbath before their wedding.

Here comes the bride. And the caterer. And the florist. And the band.

June is a popular time for Jewish weddings. Being a newlywed myself, we went through all of the traditional aspects ...

Throwing a Party for Prenups

After 28 years of marriage (BH!) Adam Dicker and I signed a post-nuptial agreement this past Saturday night at the ...

Jewish Weddings 101

The traditions, rituals and liturgy for Jewish weddings.

Getting Comfortable Coming Out

In honor of  National Coming Out Day , Keshet will be sharing and celebrating coming out stories throughout the month ...

Simchat Torah Firsts

This past Simchat Torah I had the fortune of dividing my time between two minyanim: the Mount Sinai Jewish Center in Washington ...

Liturgy, Rituals and Customs of Jewish Weddings

The Jewish wedding is rich with ceremony, beginning with the announcement of intent to marry and ending with seven days of celebration.

Ask the Expert: Joint Aliyot

Can two people be called up to the Torah at once?

Women’s Tefillah Movement

How Orthodox women found a halakhic way to be involved in services.

How to Plan a Jewish Wedding

A checklist of 7 things to consider, from clergy to chuppah.

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