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
Wedding Ritual to Bind Step-Families
These words are addressed to stepchildren standing under their new parents’ huppah
Huppah (Wedding Canopy)
A brief explanation of the custom of the huppah, ideas on creating one’s own huppah, and an explanation of circling
Kavannot (Orientations) for the Seven Wedding Benedictions
Taken from traditional sources and intended to be read prior to each of the seven wedding blessings
Seven Circles
A poem to be read before or during circling under the huppah
Abbreviated Sheva Brakhot
Seven blessings for a Jewish wedding suitable for pluralistic or non-religious ceremonies
Spilling out Wine: A New Wedding Blessing
Under the huppah, a heterosexual couple expressed their sadness for the inequitable status of same-sex couples
