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After the Wedding Ceremony
After the wedding, bride and groom retreat to a seclusion room, rejoin their guests for a festive meal, and then celebrate with friends and family for the next seven days.
The Chuppah, or Wedding Canopy
A Jewish wedding takes place under a chuppah, which symbolizes the new Jewish home being created by the marriage.
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.
Is It All About the Body?
Feminists renew and create ritual focused on physical transformations.
New Ceremonies: Being Pregnant
In a world where pregnancy is a choice, we should ritually acknowledge those who undertake it.
Marriage & Community
In entering into marriage, a couple takes on new responsibilities for the Jewish community and its future.
Yizkor: The Jewish Memorial Service
Yizkor is recited four times a year during holiday synagogue services.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
The Temple and its Destruction
A look into the psyche of ancient Judaism.
Beyond the Three Weeks
The month of Av brings with it forgiveness similar to the experience of Yom Kippur.