Jewish Wedding Books

Jewish Wedding Books

You only get wed once (please god) and probably you haven't done it before, so research is essential. Also, more importantly an understanding of the ceremony and traditions really enhances the day for you (and your family) and gives an understanding of the importance of the Jewish Wedding. This is all important preparation. The Jewish Wedding books below have all been read and are recommended. You can click on the link and buy the books securely online.

The New Jewish Wedding - Anita Diamant

This is one of the best selling Jewish Wedding books. This guide introduces the richness of the Jewish traditions of courtship and marriage, with examples from biblical, talmudic and mystical texts and stories. Building on these foundations, the author presents sensible, flexible guidelines for planning a modern wedding, tailored to the couple's beliefs and tastes. She explains how to find a rabbi, choose a caterer, organize the processional, and more. Examples of invitations and ketubot (marriage contracts) are provided together with a selection of poems and prayers that can be incorporated into the ceremony or at the reception. The book reflects the many changes in Jewish society and wedding etiquette in the last decade of the 20th century. It contains new material and illustrations, as well as new translations of wedding blessings with advice on interfaith and same-sex ceremonies.

The New Jewish Wedding - Anita Diamant

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Mazal Tov!: The Ritual and Customs of a Jewish Wedding

This volume contains the set liturgy that is used in Jewish wedding ceremonies throughout the world, printed in both Hebrew and English. It describes the associated customs, such as the exchange of rings, the circling of the bride, the sharing of wine, the reading of the wedding contract and the breaking of a glass. There is description of the variations in wedding custom practised by the different Jewish communities around the world. a fasciniating Jewish Wedding Book to read.

Mazal Tov!: The Ritual and Customs of a Jewish Wedding

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Creative Jewish Wedding Book:

In The Creative Jewish Wedding Book, Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer goes beyond the facts, history and explanations of the Jewish wedding ceremony and instead focuses on using the ritual elements of the wedding to express the unique spirituality of the couple. Whether traditional or alternative, planning their first or second marriage, Kaplan- Mayer provides the tools any couple needs to create the most meaningful Jewish ceremony to fit their needs. A very interesting read for the more thoughtful couples.

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