Bar mitzvah A bar mitzvah is a Jewish coming-of-age ceremony that is typically celebrated by Jewish boys when they reach the age of 13. The term "bar mitzvah" is Aramaic and means "son of the commandment" or "one who is subject to the commandments." For girls, a similar ceremony is called a …
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Why Jews marry under the chuppah?
Why Jews marry under the chuppah? Jews marry under the chuppah for many reasons. A chuppah is a canopy or a covering held up by four poles. It symbolizes the couple's new home together. The word "chuppah" is derived from the Hebrew word "chafah," which means "to cover." Firstly, the …
Jewish Elopement in Portugal.
Jewish Elopement in Portugal. Fiancés: Lauren and Paul Place: Cascais – Portugal Wedding Planner: Wedding Planner in Portugal - www.weddingplannerinportugal.com Photography: Anna Nunes - www.annanunes.com We celebrated an intimate Jewish wedding of a loving couple, Lauren and Paul, in …