Browsing: Lifecycle
Given the excitement that exists around every pregnancy—the growth of a family and community when a new soul is placed on Earth—why would anyone not say…
The role of a rabbi at a Jewish wedding is multifaceted and involves various responsibilities in the lead-up to and during the wedding ceremony. The rabbi…
The question of whether Jewish men wear wedding rings is an interesting one that stems from various cultural, religious, and historical factors. There are differing opinions…
The custom of smashing the glass at a Jewish wedding is a deeply symbolic and significant moment that holds both historical and spiritual meanings. Now, in…
A Ketubah is a Jewish marriage contract that holds tremendous importance in Jewish weddings. They signed off by witnesses and read aloud under the chuppah as…
Little brings more joy and excitement in the Jewish world than a Jewish wedding. Go on any Jewish platform or event regardless of age, observance level…
At a Jewish wedding, and any large enough meal the newly-wed couple attend for the week following, will contain the Sheva Brachot, translating to Seven Blessings.…
Cremation, the process of reducing a body to ashes through intense heat, is generally discouraged in the Jewish community for several reasons rooted in Jewish tradition…
In Judaism, the relationship between a father and his son is unique and carries significant responsibilities. These responsibilities represented in the form of mitzvot (commandments), are…
The mitzvah of “Kibud Av v’Eim” (honoring one’s mother and father) is one of the fundamental commandments in Judaism. It is derived from the Ten Commandments,…
