Comments on: Jewish Wedding Traditions Adopted By Non-Jewish Couple

By: Patersonman

Patersonman — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:37:54 +0000

About the ‘Rabbi’, I quote: “and we were like, ‘This guy is awesome!’ ”

The first definition of “awesome” in Wiktionary fits this ‘Rabbi’ perfectly: (and I quote) “Awesome: Causing awe or terror”

By: ANONYM613

ANONYM613 — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:35:23 +0000

Right on, AinOhdMilvado !

According to the web site of this “rabbi,”

he performs interfaith and GLBT weddings, too.

So there’s no surprise that he did this wedding, also, and themed ceremonies, such as a Dr. Seuss wedding.

I wonder what the “ketubah” says?

By: daas_yochid

daas_yochid — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:04:32 +0000

nice picture of the Chuppah, very similar to the one used on the home page of Twice Ki Tov (www.twicekitov.com)
tizku l’mitzvos

By: bestbubby

bestbubby — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:38:20 +0000

It means nothing to us. I don’t see why Jews should be offended that the couple used some of our “traditions” (for want of a better word.) I think it’s sweet. What IS offensive is the “Rabbi.” Feh.

By: akuperma

akuperma — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:44:42 +0000

Actually a large number of goyish questions in religious matters are copies from Jews, so this is just another example of ideas from one cultures travelling to another. You see similar things in the other directions (Jews wearing tuxedos at weddings or the woman giving the man a ring – among even Orthodox Jews the idea of a “honeymoon” has made the cultural jump, even with necessary halachic modifications – such as waiting a few weeks). It should be noted that in a country where meeting religious requirements is part of getting married, their marriage would be invalid under the ecclesiastical (canon) law of the country as not conforming to the rules of a recognized religious group – but that’s not an issue in America.

Another example, in the same direction as the article, would be the increased adoption of the concept of “yihud” among goyim (to avoid malicious accusations of sexual harrassment). Non-Jews doing some sort of “seder” around Pesach are increasingly common (they consider Taanach to be part of their history as well).

This article is really not of halachic interest, but from an anthropological perspect is fascinating.

By: gefen

gefen — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:48:05 +0000

I heard there was a mitzvah tantz.
Oy – what next?

By: YonasonW

YonasonW — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:51:24 +0000

Thank you Father AinOhdMilvado…LOL

By: aries2756

aries2756 — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:48:05 +0000

They did not have a Jewish ceremony they had a jewish style ceremony because they thought it was beautiful. I have to agree with that. It is beautiful. The Rabbi is no better than an actor except that he is an officiant and that is what they needed. They wrote their own vows, and their own interpretation of the Ketubah and sheva brochos. The glass they broke did not symbolize the churban it symbolized the fragility of marriage.

It is a nod to the beauty of Jewish traditions and I accept the compliment.

By: erbp

erbp — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:41:28 +0000

This self called rabbi obviously thinks lewis marriage has no deep meaning and is kid play. Must be he never married according to jewish law he couldn’t have had the real chupa V’kedushin. One thing for sure if he said the brochos It’s 2 real brocho levatollo. Woe to him.

By: basmelech

basmelech — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:09:08 +0000

All I can say is to quote Charlie Brown – “Good grief!”