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Original tenaim document created for an American-Israeli couple, acknowledging both cultures

holding hands

Seven Jewish traditions performed before a wedding

jewish traditions before a wedding video from bimbam

Written for two men; adaptable for any two partners

two wedding rings

Origins of practices and the simplification of the betrothal-marriage process

From Dowries to Smashed Dishes
signing ketubah

Created by a bride and groom in their personal spirit, with an exchange of gifts fulfilling the tradition of kinyan, the “bride price”

Self-Authored Tena’im

A tena’im ceremony based on a traditional version but using a new tena’im contract spelling out the couple’s mutual obligations in marriage

Tena’im (Engagement) Ceremony

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