Culture
7 articles in this category.
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Bar and bat mitzvah: the Hebrew birth date and the parashah
The Hebrew birthday sets the date; the parashah is the Shabbat reading that follows. Three computed examples, and the Israel versus diaspora trap.
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Hosting for Hanukkah: The Festival of Light
Hanukkah is the most inclusive Jewish holiday — non-Jewish friends welcome. Here’s how to word an invitation that works for everyone.
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The Baby's Hebrew Name: How to Choose It (and Share It)?
Choosing your baby's Hebrew name is an intimate decision, often loaded with family history. Here are the 4 traditions, the right timing, and how to announce it beautifully.
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Under the Chuppah: A Minute-by-Minute Rundown
The timing of an Ashkenazi Orthodox chuppah: 30 to 45 minutes, 9 steps, plus the badeken that precedes them. Here’s what each moment means.
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The 7 Blessings of a Jewish Wedding: What Do They Really Say?
Recited under the chuppah, then repeated every evening for 7 days by 7 different hosts. A 2,000-year-old tradition, little known to modern guests.
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Why Is a Glass Broken at the End of a Jewish Wedding?
The Talmud tells where the gesture comes from, the codes of law link it to Jerusalem, and each community has its own way of doing it. The full picture, sources included.
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Jewish Wedding: How to Manage Guests Coming From Israel
Flights, lodging, language, kashrut, Shabbat constraints — the complete checklist for diaspora weddings.
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