Articles and Guides for Reform and Liberal Weddings
Here you will find articles and guides for couples planning a Reform, liberal, traditional or secular wedding, in Israel and abroad. I wrote them from my work as a rabbi and an attorney, so you can understand your options and build a chuppah that truly fits you. — Rabbi and attorney David Mordecai
Civil Marriage in Israel: The Complete Guide
Civil marriage in Israel step by step: documents, apostille and translation, registration, surname and prenup, with official sources.
Wedding Without the Rabbinate: Your Options
Planning a wedding without the Rabbinate? A Reform chuppah, civil marriage abroad, common law partners and the civil union, explained simply.
Prenuptial Agreement in Israel: Why It Matters Outside the Rabbinate
Prenuptial agreement in Israel: who approves it under the Property Relations Law, what applies without one, and why it matters outside the Rabbinate.
Can Foreigners Get Married in Israel? Options for a Foreign Partner
Can foreigners get married in Israel? The marriage and cohabitation tracks, the staged process for a foreign partner, the documents, and the ceremony.
Cohabitation Agreement in Israel: Why Unmarried Couples Need One
Cohabitation agreement in Israel: why unmarried couples should consider one, how it differs from a prenup, and which topics to discuss with a lawyer.
Common Law Marriage in Israel: How Recognition Works
Common law marriage in Israel: how recognition works, which documents National Insurance asks for, and why each public body examines status on its own.
How to Register Your Marriage in Israel: Step by Step
How to register a marriage in Israel step by step: what the Population Registry Law says, which documents to bring, and whether both spouses must attend.
Apostille for a Marriage Certificate in Israel: Paper and Digital
Apostille for a marriage certificate in Israel: digital and paper routes for an Israeli certificate, and what a foreign certificate needs for registration.
Certificate of No Impediment in Israel: Which Document Do You Need?
Certificate of no impediment in Israel: the Interior Ministry registry extract vs the Rabbinate certificate, which language, and what to ask in advance.
Changing Your Name After Marriage in Israel: Options and Steps
How to change your name after marriage in Israel: the six options the law allows, the documents to bring, and what to know if you married abroad.