The Four Principles of Humanistic Jewish Weddings

 

Dignity

Humanistic Jewish weddings affirm the dignity and love of the couple.  Everything that is done and said reinforces the bond of hope, loyalty, and happiness between the marrying couple. 

Intermarriage

Humanistic Jewish weddings affirm the bond of marriage between people from the same and from different religious backgrounds.  In the spirit of openness and hospitality, we seek to make everyone present feel welcome and included. 

Ritual

Humanistic Jewish weddings draw from the best from Jewish tradition to deepen and enrich the wedding ceremony.  Drinking from the wine goblet, standing beneath the chupa, reading the ketubah, and breaking the glass all blend together to create a ceremony that is rich in beautiful heritage. 

Liturgy

Humanistic Jewish weddings affirm the outlook on life of the Humanistic Jew.  We say only that which we believe and strive to have integrity in all that we do.  We celebrate Hebrew as the cultural language of the Jews and in our wedding ceremonies we include literature from the Jewish past and present that affirms the light, hope, and strength present in people.

L’Chayim!  To Life!

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