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Blessing for Birth Parents by Adoptees Under the Huppah

  • by Rabbi Geela Rayzel Raphael and Reb Simcha Raphael
adoption, blessing, chuppah
Blessing for Birth Parents by Adoptees Under the Huppah

A New Take on Breaking the Glass at a Jewish Wedding

Breaking the glass at a Jewish wedding is reinterpreted through a personal and kabbalistic lens

  • by BimBam (formerly G-dcast)
chuppah, vows, wedding program
a new take on breaking the glass

Chuppah: The Jewish Wedding Canopy

Watch this video to learn about what the chuppah represents and choices couples make for creating their unique chuppah

  • by BimBam (formerly G-dcast)
chuppah
chuppah the jewish wedding canopy

Why We Break the Glass at Jewish Weddings

Watch this video to learn about three interpretations for breaking a glass at a Jewish wedding ceremony

  • by BimBam (formerly G-dcast)
chuppah, vows, wedding program
why we break the glass at jewish weddings

What to Expect at a Jewish Wedding Ceremony

Watch this video for a quick overview of the recipe for a Jewish wedding ceremony

  • by BimBam (formerly G-dcast)
bedecken, chuppah, ketubah, sheva brakhot, tisch, vows
what to expect at a jewish wedding

Prayer for Change: LGBTQ Marriage Equality

Looking forward to a day when all loving couples can rejoice under the huppah in a marriage recognized by federal and state law

  • by Rabbi Nancy Fuchs Kreimer
chuppah, gay, lesbian, LGBTIQ, LGBTQ, queer
Prayer for Change: LGBTQ Marriage Equality

Wedding Ritual to Bind Step-Families

These words are addressed to stepchildren standing under their new parents’ huppah

  • by Linda Kriger
chuppah
flower girl at wedding

Huppah (Wedding Canopy)

A brief explanation of the custom of the huppah, ideas on creating one’s own huppah, and an explanation of circling

  • by Rabbi Rona Shapiro
chuppah, circling
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