Lifecycle Rituals

If your witnesses aren’t comfortable writing in Hebrew, consult your officiating rabbi or cantor for their practices and preferences

We talk about the customary format for Jewish or Hebrew names, plus options for individuals who do not use gendered designations.

Rabbi Julie Zupan

Here are 10 ways you can recognize and honor both partners’ backgrounds in your wedding ceremony and celebration.

Rabbi Peter W. Stein

An aufruf is a blessing offered for an engaged couple during a synagogue service shortly before the wedding.

The great contribution of Reform Judaism is that it enabled the Jewish people to introduce innovation, preserve tradition, embrace diversity.