Problems With Jewish Interfaith Marriage

By Timothy Adams


As the days go by and people get older, it is wondered when the time will come that marriage is on the list of to dos. Jewish interfaith marriage is quite common today as people are freer thinkers and do not let the dictates of religion bother them too much. With online dating it has become quite common for singles of different faiths to meet and consider getting married.

Marrying out of faith can prove at times quite taxing especially if parents would have liked their children to marry in their respective faiths. With time and a lot of love, family members do come round and also too look forward to the special day. One also needs to consider what one will tell children that are brought into this world but many overcome this obstacle by exposing them to both faiths.

For the partner that is not a Jew or Jewess, some investigations are required to familiarize oneself with the many laws and customs that make up this religion. The subject is vast and it is noble to do some research and find out a little more about what comprises a Jewish wedding. A lot of this can be done on the Internet as the subject is covered in depth online.

Should a partner be an Orthodox Jew or Jewess then this can pose many problems. Firstly, one can rule out having the ceremony in an Orthodox Synagogue as a marriage such as this is not condoned or accepted at all in religious circles. Many find that they will need the assistance of an interfaith Rabbi to do the honours and officiate the marriage ceremony.

There is more one needs to know and this is found in the realm of food. If guests are coming to the wedding that keep the dietary laws, then it is essential to use a kosher caterer to prepare that sumptuous meal to be enjoyed by all. There is a little to know about here especially what is considered as kosher and what is not.

This is not something that can be achieved in a day but with continued learning and studying, it can become part of oneself and incorporate in it a daily lifestyle. Some opt just to know the basics and fill the requirements of what it takes to have a Jewish wedding. Here one can ask a Rabbi as to how to proceed and which caterers for example to use.

It can be a stressful time. Should parents not be for the wedding this can pose problems. It is best to try and reason with parents and find common ground.

There is nothing like a good wedding where everyone is taken in by the awesomeness of this day. It comes sooner than one thinks and is gone in a flash leaving the memories that will last in perpetuity. For all requirements the best place to start is the Internet and with a few clicks one is presented with a vast array of information to start the learning process.




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