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A Jewish version of renewing vows to celebrate an anniversary or life change or to re-commit after a particular trying time or marital crisis

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The text of the sheva brakhot in Hebrew and translation, an explantion, feminist considerations, two alternative same-sex texts, and an additional prayer for heterosexual couples to add for same-sex partners whose love is not yet sanctified and recognized in the same way

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Seven wedding blessings adapted for two men

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Taken from traditional sources and intended to be read prior to each of the seven wedding blessings

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Seven blessings for a Jewish wedding suitable for pluralistic or non-religious ceremonies

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Under the huppah, a heterosexual couple expressed their sadness for the inequitable status of same-sex couples

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Suitable for pluralistic or non-religious ceremonies

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A ritual template for creating a Jewish wedding service that celebrates gender and sexual diversity

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