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The following list is for weddings taking place outside of Israel. In the Holy Land, many Jewish holidays end a day earlier, which could affect some of the information below. Use our Jewish / Civil Date Converter to convert any secular calendar date to its corresponding Jewish-calendar date.
An eleven-step guide which will lead you through a traditional Jewish wedding. Learn about its basic laws, traditions, and their meanings.
In depth discussion of the details of the Jewish wedding ceremony, the reasons for all the laws and customs, and the mystical significance of each step of the way.
Similarly, weddings are forbidden on the holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Pesach [Passover], Shavuot, and the first and last days of Sukkot. But weddings may be held on Purim, the intermediate days of Sukkot, and during Hanukkah. Wondering when some of these holidays will take place this year? Check our Jewish holiday calendar.
These customs vary by community, so if you do not have an established family tradition it’s best to ask your officiating rabbi. The restriction of wedding dates is not upheld by the Reform movement. Some Reform rabbis officiate at weddings on days that more traditional communities might avoid.
A traditional Jewish wedding begins with separate receptions for the groom and the bride. The groom presides over a tish (literally, “table”), around which the guests sing and make toasts, and the groom delivers a scholarly talk.
Selecting a date and venue, choosing your officiant, and what to expect during pre-marital meetings with your officiant. Engaged to be married? Mazel tov! After sharing the happy news with those near and far, here’s what to know as you get started planning your Jewish (or Jew-ish) wedding ceremony.
