Weddings

6 Jewish Traditions I'm Including in My Wedding

Kate Bigam Kaput

As I plan my wedding, I'm surprised by how often I've been asked whether my fiancé and I will be having a Jewish wedding. Here are some of the Jewish elements we're planning to incorporate into our big day.

Breaking the Glass: An Historic Wedding at an Ohio Synagogue

Rabbi Joshua Caruso

Smashing the glass: It’s the most recognizable and iconic of rituals at the Jewish wedding, and while the explanation for this most tangible of Jewish customs has been interpreted by many, the most common one reminds us that even in times of joy we must