Egalitarian Tena’im
Written for two men; adaptable for any two partners
Intermarriage
A look at the sociological and demographic implications of intermarriage in the Jewish community along with things a prospective interfaith couple should know about Jewish attitudes, family, rabbinic officiation, the ceremony, negotiating the Jewish community after the wedding, and conversion
Brit Ger Toshav (Covenant of a Resident Stranger) and Brit Nisuin (Covenant of Marriage)
A certificate by which a non-Jew joins his/her fate to the Jewish people without formally converting and a marriage contract for a Jew and a ger toshav (resident stranger)
A Wedding Guide for a Traditional Feminist Wedding
Sue and Ben wrote a “verbose but helpful guide” to their wedding which is both traditional and egalitarian (incorporating both kiddushin and shutafut)
A Traditional Egalitarian Wedding Guide
An informative wedding booklet which walks the reader through all the traditional elements of a Jewish wedding ceremony
Traditional Egalitarian Wedding Guide 2
A wedding booklet describing one couple’s choices for a traditional-egalitarian Jewish wedding
Seudat Mitzvah (The Wedding Meal)
An article about the Jewish wedding feast
A Bride’s Prayer on Behalf of Agunot
There is a folk tradition that the gates of heaven are particularly open to the prayers of the bride and groom. In some communities, wedding couples are handed small pieces of paper prior to the processional on which personal prayers are written. They read these prayers as they walk down the aisle and while circling one another. This prayer is offered in that tradition.
Kiddushin (Erusin — Betrothal)
A brief article describing the practice of kiddushin (the first part of the wedding ceremony) and modern variations and alternatives
Erusin — Betrothal
A new erusin blessing
