Tag: Marriage

There are times when a Jewish wedding can happen and times when weddings cannot, either according to laws or customs.

Rabbi Carl Astor, The Observant Life (Book) June 26, 2024 Holidays Lifecycles

Jews see marriage as mitzvah based on biblical and rabbinic texts. Marriage is seen as important for spirituality and closeness with God.

Rabbi Carl Astor, The Observant Life (Book) June 26, 2024 Learning Lifecycles

Our parashah begins with the laws governing oaths and vows. Then the Torah discusses the various types of vows and how they are used.

Rabbi Barmash's new teshuvah empowers women and infuses the rites of marriage and divorce with more equality and dignity for both partners.

Rabbi Deborah Megdal May 8, 2023 CJLS Divorce

In the situation that revolves around Rachel and Leah's respective marriages to Jacob, a question of loyalty to family is asked.

Parashat Lech Lecha depicts an acute marital crisis between Abraham and Sarah that occurs at a particularly difficult moment in their lives.

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