With more and more people wanting to marry interfaith there has become an increasing need for weddings where both religions are practiced. A Jewish Christian interfaith wedding is not uncommon today as many find themselves in a situation where one has to be chosen above the other. It is not easy becoming a Jew and there are many practices and customs that must be practiced throughout the year if one chooses to do so.
Many opt to do both and by doing this pleasing all those involved. Sometimes this is not the case and one partner will agree to have it in a Synagogue. Interfaith Rabbis can be consulted as to the best way to go about this and will have many suggestions for consideration.
Some will even go the extra mile of converting to Judaism. This is a difficult process and one that is not easily achieved but is a route worth considering especially should the couple be thinking about bringing children into this world. Judaism does not look for converts and it is with this in mind that it must be something, a yearning that someone has to do.
But if a couple just wants to have a Jewish feel to the wedding then this is easily accomplished today by consulting with an interfaith Rabbi. There is much to celebrate and a few of the customs of a wedding can be done such as breaking of the glass after vows have been taken. The breaking of a glass is done by the groom and this commemorates the destruction of both temples a long time ago.
There are other laws that must be abided by to make all happy that attend. Some guests may keep kosher and will expect that kosher food is prepared for the occasion. These are laws set down many years ago that describe what foods may be consumed and those which can not. Only certain animals may be consumed by a Jew and these include fish that have both fins and scales.
Only certain animals may be eaten and only certain seafoods can be consumed. Fish may be consumed if they have fins and scales and no other may be permitted. Crabs, prawns and other seafoods are classified as impure and may not be consumed at all and in fact is an aveirah if done so.
Aveirah means sin or detracting from coming closer to the Creator. There are many other areas to consider before choosing to convert if this is the case. Another day in the life of a Jew is Yom Kippur. One has to fast for a twenty six hour period where no food or liquids can be consumed.
Some for instance, if they decide to bring children into this world, will celebrate both Chanukah and Christmas at the same time over this period. It can get confusing for children to know and understand where they belong however, liberal Jews and Christians do not mind this and incorporate these festivals in their celebrations each and every year. It really does not have to be that complicated especially if one is not willing to convert.
Many opt to do both and by doing this pleasing all those involved. Sometimes this is not the case and one partner will agree to have it in a Synagogue. Interfaith Rabbis can be consulted as to the best way to go about this and will have many suggestions for consideration.
Some will even go the extra mile of converting to Judaism. This is a difficult process and one that is not easily achieved but is a route worth considering especially should the couple be thinking about bringing children into this world. Judaism does not look for converts and it is with this in mind that it must be something, a yearning that someone has to do.
But if a couple just wants to have a Jewish feel to the wedding then this is easily accomplished today by consulting with an interfaith Rabbi. There is much to celebrate and a few of the customs of a wedding can be done such as breaking of the glass after vows have been taken. The breaking of a glass is done by the groom and this commemorates the destruction of both temples a long time ago.
There are other laws that must be abided by to make all happy that attend. Some guests may keep kosher and will expect that kosher food is prepared for the occasion. These are laws set down many years ago that describe what foods may be consumed and those which can not. Only certain animals may be consumed by a Jew and these include fish that have both fins and scales.
Only certain animals may be eaten and only certain seafoods can be consumed. Fish may be consumed if they have fins and scales and no other may be permitted. Crabs, prawns and other seafoods are classified as impure and may not be consumed at all and in fact is an aveirah if done so.
Aveirah means sin or detracting from coming closer to the Creator. There are many other areas to consider before choosing to convert if this is the case. Another day in the life of a Jew is Yom Kippur. One has to fast for a twenty six hour period where no food or liquids can be consumed.
Some for instance, if they decide to bring children into this world, will celebrate both Chanukah and Christmas at the same time over this period. It can get confusing for children to know and understand where they belong however, liberal Jews and Christians do not mind this and incorporate these festivals in their celebrations each and every year. It really does not have to be that complicated especially if one is not willing to convert.
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