About Jewish Interfaith Wedding LA

By Frank Price


Finding a soulmate in its own right is not easily done although at times this happens easier than realised in Los Angeles, California. With the advent of the Internet and with it the world becoming a little smaller, Jewish Interfaith Wedding LA happens more often than thought. A need has evolved in this modern era of computers and this need is more so the norm than it was decades ago.

It is difficult to find a Rabbi or Our Teacher as it is translated who will be prepared to officiate. On the Internet however it is not too difficult to find one that well and will be prepared to fly out the celebration if need be. Rabbis who are orthodox in their religion will unfortunately not preside at an interfaith occasion as this goes against their grain of religion.

However there are ways to circumvent these traditions and overcome the problem of two people wanting to be together for eternity. It takes some investigation and this is not so difficult having the Internet at hand and liaising with others who have travelled the same route. A judge is one way of skipping the traditional methods but some may want to include customs with either Jewish flavour or other non-jewish customs. It is all up to the couple.

It stands to reason especially when delving a little deeper as to why Rabbis will not officiate at an interfaith celebration. A groom, during the ceremony, has to recite words that have been handed down through the centuries. He must say that he is betrothed to the woman in accordance with the law of Moses and of Israel. Obviously this can still be included if the couple so wishes even at a non religious wedding.

This obviously cannot be said at an interfaith wedding where a Rabbi is officiating a kosher or permissible ceremony according to Law. So it is with this in mind that some other vehicle is found to perform this duty on their special day. With this in mind, a lot of research can be done quite easily on the Internet as to what a couple would like included or excluded.

Some other traditions that may be included are ones that have been with the faith since time immemorial. One of these is the Sheva Brachot or Seven Blessings as it is translated. These are said during the wedding service whilst the community or attendees respond with Amen. They can be left out but it is always nice especially if wanting to have a ceremony with a Jewish flavour.

One of the reasons that interfaith ceremonies are in need today is because of the Internet. There are many dating sites for any religious denomination to get involved in and this is the number one reason that couples find themselves stuck with the problem of interfaith marriages. Years ago, this would not have been a problem in communities that follow the Jewish Religion.

Today it is not difficult to have a mixed marriage as well as the ceremony itself. Many sites on the Internet address these problems and have useful solutions if new to this world. All in all it is an exciting day and many find that throwing in traditions and customs adds to the celebration rather than detracting from it.




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