From the marriage contract to breaking the glass under the chuppah, many Jewish couples adapt their weddings to celebrate gender equality Traditional Jewish weddings share one key aspect with ...
In 12th-century Cairo, a man and woman were getting married – for the second time. This time, the bride had conditions: Her mother would live with them, and her husband was not to strike or degrade ...
In a traditional Jewish wedding, the bride circles the groom three or seven times before entering the chuppah. This represents both her protection of their home and that the groom is now her priority.