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
Jewish Vow Renewal Ceremony: How to Plan One
A Jewish vow renewal ceremony: when couples hold one, what it can include, from chuppah and wine to personal vows, and how to involve children.
Can a Cohen Marry a Divorcee? Options for Couples
Can a cohen marry a divorcee? What halacha says, why the Israeli Rabbinate will not marry you, and the real options. General information, not legal advice.
Halachic Wedding Outside the Rabbinate: Is It Valid?
A halachic wedding outside the Rabbinate: what halacha requires, who is a kosher witness, when a get may be needed and the duty to register in Israel.
Same-Sex Jewish Wedding: A Chuppah for Two Brides or Two Grooms
A same-sex Jewish wedding with a full chuppah: adapted wording, an egalitarian ketubah, one glass or two, and the legal side in Israel. General info only.
Interfaith Marriage in Israel: The Options for Couples
Interfaith marriage in Israel: ceremony options, civil marriage abroad, Utah, common law status and the foreign partner's status. General info only.
Divorce After a Reform Wedding: What Happens If You Separate?
Divorce after a Reform wedding in Israel: when a get is needed, when the family court decides and what Utah marriage means. General info, not legal advice.
Jewish Wedding Ceremony Order: A Step by Step Guide
Jewish wedding ceremony order step by step: the reception, betrothal blessings, the ring, the ketubah, the Seven Blessings and breaking the glass.
What Is an Egalitarian Ketubah? How It Differs From a Traditional One
What is an egalitarian ketubah and how is it different from a traditional one: mutual commitment, language, who signs and what couples usually include.
Secular Wedding Ceremony Script: Sample Text and Structure
A secular wedding ceremony script: the structure step by step, ideas for personal vows and an original sample text you can adapt to your own story.
How to Choose a Rabbi for Your Wedding: Questions to Ask
How to choose a wedding rabbi: what to check in the first conversation, which questions to ask and when to start looking. A practical guide for couples.