Getting Married With Jewish And Interfaith Rabbi

By Anthony Bailey


Today unlike years ago, it is easy to meet someone that does not carry and practice the same faith. This is when a Jewish and interfaith Rabbi may well be consulted to answer those questions one may have as to what is required in the marriage ceremony. Years passed, marriages were organised by a person called a Shatgan or matchmaker as it is known in Judaism.

Changing times with the advent of the Internet and dating sites is now a norm whilst many find themselves needing the services of a Rabbi who will officiate such a ceremony. People are not as bothered today as of yesteryear as to who they marry and of which faith that adhere to. This does prove tricky as not all parents are willing and easy with their children marrying out of the faith.

Be this as it may, this situation does occur and if one is planning to bring children into this world, then some research is required to find out exactly what one is getting involved with. There is no better place to start investigations than here on the Internet as there is a ton of information to be had as to what it means to be Jewish and what its practices, customs and laws are. This is a must especially if wanting to marry someone who is Jewish because when kids arrive on the scene one will want to expose them to all practices.

Jewish weddings have a uniqueness about them and standing under the Chuppah makes one feel connected to a superior entity that governs life. A chuppah simply put is a canopy under which the bride and groom stand whilst the Rabbi officiates. Pictures and images can be seen by doing a quick search and this is a nice touch to any wedding day.

Weddings may not take place on the Sabbath day which falls on a Saturday, starting from sundown on a Friday night all the way to sunset on a Saturday night. Apart from this, there are days which festivals are celebrated and some fast days throughout the calendar and these do not allow for celebration of any sorts. So with this in mind it is best to speak to a Rabbi in order to plan in advance which day may be suitable for this celebration.

Shabbat as it is called starts from sundown on a Friday night to sunset on a Saturday night. This is a day of rest as laid out in the Torah or Hebrew Bible. Other days of the years on which festivals fall are also out of the question so it is best to speak to a Rabbi before setting a date just to make sure.

Food can also be a problem if one is new to the many laws that govern dietary requirements. It is best to know a little about what is permitted for consumption and what is not. Using a kosher caterer is advisable as they will only provide kosher foods which are required by law.

The deeper meanings of practices such as these can be found and answered. A Rabbi is the best person to speak to as to the hidden mysteries of this Religion. All in all, it makes the day that more meaningful when one knows those meanings.




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