Maurice Lamm

The style of the wedding celebration is a reflection of the personal values of the couple and their families, and of their perception of communal standards. The tradition calls for dignity, simplicity, and integrity. Coarseness, loudness, exhibitionist di...

Jewish marriage, as we have seen, must follow the process ordained by "the laws of Moses," which he received on Mount Sinai, and "of Israel," the Oral Law as developed by the teachers in the Talmud, Codes, and Responsa. As early as fou...

Once the couple has made a firm, formal commitment to a lasting bond, they are prepared for the concluding stage of the marriage service, nissuin, and the beginning of their life together as man and wife. The nuptial ceremony is quite simple: the couple s...

Judaism discourages loneliness, but it also realizes that a bad marriage can be far worse than being alone. Thus Jewish divorce, when necessary, is condoned. People familiar with civil court procedures in divorce matters are not aware of the simplicity, e...

Judaism discourages loneliness and recognizes the pain of solitude. It seeks to encourage those who are alone to seek meaningful and richer lives. Hence, whenever possible, it urged remarriage. Tav le’metav tan du mi-le’matav armelo: Better to remain coup...

The Bible emphasizes a year of adjustment for newlyweds to foster love and stability, ensuring strong family foundations crucial for community survival.

For seven days following the wedding, Grace After Meals is followed by seven blessings, recited over cup of wine.

The reading of the Aramaic marriage contract, or ketubah, is a significant tradition separating betrothal from nuptials.

The marriage ring symbolizes betrothal in Jewish tradition, with specific laws about its use, ownership, and presentation, emphasizing its sanctity and the exclusivity of the union.