A Bit About Jewish And Interfaith Rabbi

By Patricia Ross


When deciding to marry into a religion such as this, one must be warned that there is plenty to know and to practice. A Jewish and interfaith Rabbi is required for numerous reasons, some of which are alluded to here. It takes commitment in practicing some of the laws of this faith but with time one comes to appreciate the beauty of it.

There is so much to know and so many new things to be learnt when embarking on a path of a discovery such as this. It can become overwhelming for some but it is worthwhile doing some research especially as to what goes into preparing for a wedding of this sort. There are many customs, practices and days that are hallowed in this religion some of which include the festivals of Passover, Purim, Shavuot and Rosh Hashanah.

The Jewish calendar is fraught with days to celebrate and days to mourn. For one the Sabbath day is one day of the week that is one of the most important days in this faith. No manner of work is done and these amount to all the work that was done when the Israelites had to build the tabernacle whilst wandering through the desert many years ago.

This day starts on a Friday night and extends to sundown on a Saturday night. With its commencement, candles are lighted by the woman of the house ushering in this day where a brocha or blessing is said. This is a custom held by all Jewesses worldwide and so it is not uncommon for a male partner to expect this of his wife to be.

Candles are lit by the woman of the house and if this is new to someone, it is an important part in making a home more Jewish. All types of work may not be performed during this day and this means that one can switch off to the strictures of the week and really do nothing but rest. Mobile phones are turned off and there is no television watching permitted on this day.

One is obliged to attend prayers at a Synagogue where the weekly portion of the Torah or Five Books of Moses is read out aloud. One should also be aware that no celebration such as wedding is allowed on this day and it is customary to celebrate these events on a Sunday. It is best to consult with a Rabbi as to when one is permitted to get married.

There are so many other festivals worth mentioning such as Purim, Pesach, Shavuot and others which if one takes the time to delve deeper, will find that they are a meaningful addition to a calendar. Online has much to offer. There are many discussions that one can watch online.

A Jewish wedding is special and is made up of beautiful additions. Going online to investigate a bit is a good thing. Most of all, a Rabbi is there should one run into any obstacles or problems.




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