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
Mamzer: Meaning, Marriage in Israel and What Can Be Done
Mamzer: who is considered one under halacha and who is not, whom a mamzer may marry, how rabbinical courts handle lineage cases and what the options are.
Who Can Get Married in Israel? Marriage Restrictions and Alternatives
Who can get married in Israel? Marriage restrictions under halacha, from kohanim to people of unclear status, and the legal paths couples use instead.
Civil Union in Israel: The Covenant of Couplehood for People Without Religion
Civil union in Israel: what the Covenant of Couplehood law says, who is eligible, how registration works and how it differs from marriage.
Jewish Wedding in Greece: A Chuppah in Santorini, Crete or Athens
Jewish wedding in Greece: a chuppah in Santorini, Crete or Athens, how it fits with a civil marriage and registration in Israel, and what to plan ahead.
Second Marriage in Judaism: The Chuppah the Second Time Around
Second marriage in Judaism: what changes in halacha, when a get is needed first, how to include children from a previous marriage and shape the ceremony.
Small Wedding in Israel: Ideas for an Intimate Jewish Ceremony
Planning a small wedding in Israel? Ideas for an intimate Jewish ceremony at home, in a garden or in nature, and how to make every guest part of it.
Jewish Wedding Ceremony in English: A Bilingual Chuppah in Israel
Looking for an English speaking rabbi in Israel? How a bilingual Hebrew and English chuppah works, what stays in Hebrew, and how to prepare your guests.
Mixed Observance Couple: A Jewish Wedding That Feels Like Home to Both
Mixed observance couple Jewish wedding: choosing a path, honoring the religious side, including the secular side and finding common ground.
Mikveh Before the Wedding: Is It Required, and What Are the Options?
Mikveh before wedding: when the Rabbinate asks for it, what happens in a wedding outside the Rabbinate, and how couples create a meaningful immersion.
Can You Have a Jewish Wedding on Friday? Halacha and Planning
Can you have a Jewish wedding on Friday? What halacha says about Friday weddings, when the chuppah should end, and how to plan around Shabbat in Israel.