Marriage
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Modesty in Clothing and Marriage
What is the reason for the Jewish Laws of modest dress? Why is it so important? Why cant we just express modesty in the way we act rather than externally? I’m getting married soon and this issue has been on…
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The First Year of Marriage and the Israeli Army
When a man takes a new wife, he shall not go out in the army, nor shall he be subjected to anything associated with it. He shall remain free for his home for one year and delight his wife, whom…
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Placement of the Wedding Ring
Why is the ring placed on the forefinger of the bride, on her right hand? By accepting the ring the bride demonstrates her willingness to get married and she agrees to be her husband’s wife. Therefore she accepts with her…
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Online Jewish Dating
I am a 40 year old Jewish man, never married. I am not religious. I think it is about time to get married and have children. How do I go about getting married to a Jewish woman? Try online Jewish…
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Soul Partners and Polygamy
I’ve heard many Rabbis speak about how each man is destined for a woman and marriage is the joining of two half souls. These are all beautiful concepts but in the past Jewish men were allowed to marry as many…
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Wedding Words
What are the Hebrew and English wordings for a Halakhic marriage. “according to the law(s) of Moses” is the recolection I have. You are close to the one which is said at a wedding! It is “Hari At Mikudeshes Li…
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Raising the Bride on a Chair
What is the significance of raising the bride upon a chair, at a wedding reception? I believe it is meant to be a way of creating joy and excitement.
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Marriage Verses
My daughter is getting married. She would like me to read a message in english from the torah that would have meaning to “marriage”. While not from the Torah section of the Bible per se (but rather from the Prophets)…
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Mikvah (Ritual Immersion Pool)
Can a large outdoor swimming pool be considered a Kosher Mikvah? If not, why not? There are two types of Kosher Mikvahs, one is a standing pool of water (which is the actual literal translation of “Mikvah”), and the other…