Marriage in 21st century Judaism is a sublime promise between two human beings in love with each other.
Matrimony initiates not a mere change of lifestyle, but an opening into a dimension of existence that is incomparable to any other. Each spouse becomes acutely aware of the other’s wants and their role as a couple.
The promise to be sensitive to the other’s needs as one would be to one’s own; the opening of trust that allows for shared intimacy; and, the understanding that marriage is far from being solely a private affair, opens a new world guided by a principle that Judaism calls “hesed.”
The untranslatable word “hesed” encapsulates all those interpersonal character qualities that Judaism considers to be the highest in life: Love, respect, care, trust, loyalty.
Whereas in the past Jewish weddings were rituals sealing a legal transaction, in the 21st century the Jewish marriage ceremony is designed to express a couple’s inner feelings, their highest values and deepest hopes.
The Jewish wedding ceremony is a joyous and transcendental experience that calls for anticipation, awe and reverence.
We are a non-for profit charitable organization and we don’t charge for our services
We will be honored to helping you to plan your wedding, answer your questions and even perform the ceremony.
We are a not for profit-charitable organization and we do not charge for perfoming mitzvot