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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Sep 2, 20153 min read
Family Heirlooms Make Meaning at Your Wedding
One way to make your wedding celebration more memorable is to include family heirlooms and other cherished personal items. Use of your...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Jul 31, 20152 min read
Renewal of Vows
While the summer might be wedding season for many people, you can renew your marriage vows anytime of the year. Be it your wedding...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Jul 17, 20153 min read
Planning Your Outdoor Jewish Wedding
While every wedding is magical, festive and beautiful, there’s something special about a wedding that takes place outdoors. Flowers,...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
May 26, 20152 min read
What's a Chuppah and Why Do We Need One?
The chuppah is the single most recognizable symbol of a Jewish wedding—other than breaking a glass at the conclusion of the ceremony. ...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Apr 21, 20153 min read
Ani l'Dodi v'Dodi Li--What's In It For Me?
Source and Meaning of the Verse Ani l’dodi v’dodi li—“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine,” is excerpted from “The Song of Songs”...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Apr 14, 20152 min read
Jewish Wedding Booklet--Do We Need A Program?
Many couples choose to distribute a wedding program or booklet at the onset of their Jewish wedding ceremony. Do you need a booklet at...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Mar 25, 20153 min read
What is Circling? Why circle at my wedding?
At a traditional Jewish wedding, after the processional but before the actual start of the ceremony, the bride will circle clockwise...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Mar 18, 20152 min read
What is Yichud? Why do Yichud?
Yichud means “singularity” or “consolidation.” In the context of the Jewish wedding, however, yichud means “seclusion” and refers to 10...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Mar 13, 20154 min read
How to Choose Your Ketubah
Like the marriage you are about to consecrate, choosing a ketubah is an exercise in tradition, creativity, personal preference, and...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Jan 29, 20152 min read
Marriage License and Ketubah: Do I Need Both?
A civil marriage license and a ketubah serve different purposes but yes, you need both. The civil marriage license registers your...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Jan 22, 20151 min read
Your Ketubah: Choose the Right Pen!
After having invested weeks or even months to painstakingly select just the right ketubah, take care not to ruin it. The pen you use to...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Jan 16, 20152 min read
Who Gets an Honor at My Wedding?
A major lifecycle event like a wedding gets everyone’s attention; everyone wants to feel special at such an important event, and...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Jan 11, 20152 min read
Who Can Sign Your Ketubah?
Your ketubah is your wedding contract. “Ketubah” derives from the Hebrew meaning “committed to writing.” Commiting a wedding agreement...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Dec 6, 20147 min read
Encounters in the Wilderness: Vayishlach 5775
When his brothers had gone to pasture their father’s flock at Shechem, Jacob said to Joseph, "Go and see how your brothers are faring..."...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Dec 2, 20141 min read
Brides Prefer Blondes: Why White Wine?
Your rabbi will ask you to bring a bottle of kosher white wine to the wedding. No, s/he’s not planning on drinking a few l’chayims with...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Nov 11, 20142 min read
Jewish Wedding Rings--What and Why?
Lots of questions typically arise concerning wedding rings. Let’s be clear: only in traditional Jewish circles must your ring must be...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Oct 21, 20143 min read
Jewish Wedding Vows: Separate, Not Sexist
A couple recently challenged the traditional Jewish wedding vows. Recited during the ring exchange under the chuppah (wedding canopy),...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Oct 1, 20142 min read
You’re Married: Now What? Advice for Newlyweds
Your wedding day, glorious as it was, is now behind you. Family and friends still talk about your special day, bringing a smile, warmth...
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Rabbi Lev Herrnson
Sep 22, 20142 min read
We Are Like Angels
Over the course of any given year, we accumulate things that weigh us down, including the emotional residue of shameful acts, impure...
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