Jewish Weddings, Marriage in Judaism
An orthodox rabbi answers questions about Jewish weddings and marriage in Judaism, as well as questions about divorce and gets.
Does Jewish Law allow for a Cohen to marry a convert?
Rabbi Shraga Simmons is asked if Jewish Law allows a Cohen to marry a convert.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons is asked if Jewish Law allows a Cohen to marry a convert.
Basheret (Soul Mates) in Kabbalah
What does the Kabbalah (or Zohar) say are the characteristics of a besheret (soul mate)?
What does the Kabbalah (or Zohar) say are the characteristics of a besheret (soul mate)?
Bride and Groom up on Chairs
Why are the bride and groom lifted up on chairs during a Jewish wedding?
Why are the bride and groom lifted up on chairs during a Jewish wedding?
Chuppah - Who Stands Under
Who should stand under the chuppah, wedding canopy, with the bride and groom at a Jewish wedding?
Who should stand under the chuppah, wedding canopy, with the bride and groom at a Jewish wedding?
Divorce - Due to Treatment of Baby
According to the Jewish religion, can a woman get a divorce from her husband legally because of his behavior towards having a baby?
According to the Jewish religion, can a woman get a divorce from her husband legally because of his behavior towards having a baby?
Divorce - How to Get a Get
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains the Jewish view of marriage and the procedure for a Jewish divorce.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains the Jewish view of marriage and the procedure for a Jewish divorce.
Divorce - Lieberman Clause, Get
Rabbi Shraga Simmons is asked to describe the Lieberman clause and explain why some people pay to get a religious divorce or Get.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons is asked to describe the Lieberman clause and explain why some people pay to get a religious divorce or Get.
Ketubah - Why?
Why is a ketubah needed for a man and woman to live together?
Why is a ketubah needed for a man and woman to live together?
Ketubah, Torn
What should I do if my ketubah has been torn?
What should I do if my ketubah has been torn?
Names Not to Marry
Is there a Jewish or custom against a man marrying a woman whose first name is the same as his mother's?
Is there a Jewish or custom against a man marrying a woman whose first name is the same as his mother's?
Wedding Blessings - Sheva Brachot
What words and blessings does a rabbi say to the couple at their wedding?
What words and blessings does a rabbi say to the couple at their wedding?