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Traditional Jewish Weddings A&nbsp;traditional Jewish wedding&nbsp;(called a&nbsp;chatunah, חֲתֻנָּה) is a tapestry woven from many threads: biblical, historical, mystical, cultural and legal. Threads carried from one generation to the next, forming a chain of Jewish continuity which goes back more than 3,800 years. On the cosmic level, our sages teach that each&nbsp;marriage ceremony&nbsp;is a reenactment of the marriage between&nbsp;G‑d&nbsp;and the Jewish people that took place at Mount Sinai, and that the wedding day is a personal&nbsp;Yom Kippur—the holiest and most auspicious day of one's life. But a marriage is also an intricate legal transaction, by which&nbsp;bride and groom&nbsp;enter a mutually binding commitment. The rituals and traditions of the Jewish wedding derive from both its legalistic particulars and its underlying spiritual themes—the body and soul of the&nbsp;Jewish wedding. The Jewish wedding typically starts in midafternoon and ends late at night, but it can be longer or shorter. It is generally followed by seven days of celebration (sheva brachot,&nbsp;שֶׁבַע בְּרָכוֹת). Kabbalat Panim—The Pre-Wedding Reception The Jewish wedding traditionally begins with a special "kabbalat&nbsp;panim"—reception—in honor of the bride and groom. Our sages tell us that on their wedding day, the bridegroom is like a king and the bride is like a queen. Special powers are granted to them from On High; they are made sovereign over their own lives and over their surroundings. All their previous sins and failings are forgiven, and they are empowered to chart a new future for themselves and bestow blessing and grace to their loved ones and friends. It is to honor their special status that we hold a reception for them, as for visiting royalty.Two separate receptions are held (usually in adjacent rooms) one for the bride and another for the groom. By tradition, the bride and groom refrain from seeing each other for a full week prior to their wedding, so as to increase their love and yearning for each other, and their subsequent joy in each other at their wedding. They will meet again only at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/477333/jewish/Badeken-Veiling.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">badeken</a>&nbsp;(veiling ceremony) that follows the reception. The bride sits on a distinctive, ornate throne-like chair. Her friends and family approach, wish&nbsp;Mazal Tov,&nbsp;and offer their heartfelt wishes and words of encouragement. At the groom's reception, songs are sung, and words of&nbsp;Torah&nbsp;are often delivered. Hors d'oeuvres, light refreshments, and&nbsp;l'chaims&nbsp;are served at both receptions.In many communities, this occasion is used to complete and sign two of the wedding documents: the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/476750/jewish/Tnaim-Engagement-Agreements.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tenai'm</a>&nbsp;("engagement" contract) and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/477326/jewish/What-Is-the-Ketubah.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ketubah</a>&nbsp;(marriage contract). At the conclusion of the reading of the&nbsp;tena'im, the mothers of the bride and groom break a china or glass plate, to the joyous shouts of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/160965/jewish/What-Does-Mazel-Tov-Mean.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mazal Tov</a>! Badeken—Veiling the Bride After the&nbsp;kabbalat&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabad.org/theJewishWoman/article_cdo/aid/2958550/jewish/Why-My-Letters-to-the-Rebbe-Stopped.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">panim</a>&nbsp;receptions comes the&nbsp;badeken,&nbsp;the veiling ceremony. A procession headed by the groom goes to the bridal reception room, where the groom covers the bride's face with a veil. The custom of covering the bride's face with a veil originated with our matriarch&nbsp;Rebecca, who covered her face when meeting her groom,&nbsp;Isaac.The veil emphasizes that the groom is not solely interested in the bride's external beauty, which fades with time, but rather in her inner beauty which she will never lose. It also emphasizes the innate modesty that is a hallmark of the Jewish woman. The bride's face remains veiled for the duration of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/481263/jewish/The-Chupah-Marriage-Canopy.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chupah</a>&nbsp;ceremony, affording her privacy at this holy time. After the groom veils the bride, the parents of the bride and groom approach the bride and bless her. The groom's entourage then retreats from the room. The bride and groom proceed with their chupah preparations and everyone else continues to the site of the&nbsp;chupah, the marriage canopy. The Chupah—Marriage Canopy The&nbsp;chupah&nbsp;is a canopy which sits atop four poles and is usually ornately decorated. The marriage ceremony takes place beneath this canopy which is open on all sides. This is a demonstration of the couple's commitment to establish a home which will always be open to guests, as was the tent of&nbsp;Abraham&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sarah. Many have the custom for the chupah to be held beneath the open skies. This recalls&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/433240/jewish/God.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">God</a>'s blessing to Abraham that his descendants be as numerous as the stars. Furthermore, a chupah held under the open heavens symbolizes the couple's resolve to establish a household which will be dominated by "heavenly" and spiritual ideals. The chupah ceremony is traditionally characterized by an air of solemnity. Brides and grooms shedding copious tears is a common sight at traditional Jewish weddings. This is due to an acute awareness of the awe and magnitude of the moment. It is customary in certain communities for the groom to wear a&nbsp;kittel,&nbsp;a long white frock,&nbsp;during the chupah. The pristine white&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4829/jewish/Kittel-The-White-Yom-Kippur-Robe.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kittel</a>,&nbsp;traditionally worn on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4687/jewish/Yom-Kippur-2025.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yom Kippur</a>, and the bride's white gown, are symbols of G‑d's atonement and perfect purity. Indeed, the&nbsp;Shechinah, Divine Presence, graces the presence of every chupah ceremony. Joining also, are the deceased parents, grandparents and great-grandparents of the bride and groom, who descend from their heavenly abode to join the wedding celebration. The assembled audience is expected to demonstrate appropriate consideration for this holy occasion. The Wedding Procession Royalty are always escorted by an entourage; on the day when they are likened to king and queen, the bride and groom are accompanied to the chupah by escorts, a married couple, that serve as their personal "honor guards," usually the couple's married parents. Some have the custom for all the grandparents of the bride and groom to join the entourage as well. The escorts lock elbows with the bride and groom while leading them to the chupah. All the escorts hold candles, symbolizing the fervent wish that the couple's life together be one of light and joy. The groom is led to the chupah first, where he awaits the arrival of his bride. Customarily, the band plays a slow moving melody while the bride and groom walk down the aisle. In&nbsp;Ashkenazi&nbsp;communities, the bride circles the groom several times upon arriving at the chupah. With these circles the bride is creating an invisible wall around her husband; into which she will step—to the exclusion of all others. Once the bride and groom are standing side-by-side under the chupah, the cantor welcomes them on behalf of all gathered by singing several Hebrew greeting hymns, which also includes a request for G‑d's blessings for the new couple. After all this preliminary activity, we are ready to begin the actual marriage ceremony. The Betrothal According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1426382/jewish/Torah.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Torah</a>&nbsp;law, marriage is a two-step process. The first stage is called&nbsp;kiddushin, loosely translated as "betrothal," and the second step is known as&nbsp;nisu'in,&nbsp;the finalization of the nuptials. Both&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/477321/jewish/Kiddushin-Betrothal.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kiddushin</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/477337/jewish/Finalizing-the-Nuptials.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nisu'in</a>&nbsp;are accomplished successively beneath the chupah: the&nbsp;kiddushin&nbsp;is effected when the groom gives the bride the wedding band, and the&nbsp;nisu'in&nbsp;through "chupah"—the husband uniting with the wife under one roof for the sake of marriage. Kiddushin&nbsp;means "sanctification"—signifying the uniqueness of the Jewish marriage where G‑d Himself dwells in the home and the relationship is elevated to a new level of holiness. The&nbsp;mitzvah&nbsp;of marriage is performed over a cup of wine. "Wine cheers man's heart," and there is no&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1438516/jewish/Mitzvah.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mitzvah</a>&nbsp;which is more joyously celebrated than a wedding. The rabbi holds a cup of wine and recites the blessing over the wine and then the betrothal blessing, which thanks G‑d for sanctifying us with the mitzvah of betrothal before consummating marriage. The groom and bride are given to sip from the cup. The groom then places the wedding band on the bride's finger. While putting the ring on her finger, the groom says: "With this ring, you are consecrated to me according to the law of&nbsp;Moses&nbsp;and&nbsp;Israel." The betrothal must be witnessed by&nbsp;kosher&nbsp;witnesses in order to be valid. The Ketubah—Marriage Contract After the groom places the ring on the bride's finger, the&nbsp;ketubah,&nbsp;marriage contract, is read aloud. The&nbsp;ketubah&nbsp;shows that marriage is more than a physical and spiritual union; it is a legal and moral commitment as well. The&nbsp;ketubah&nbsp;details the husband's principal obligations to his wife to provide her with food, clothing and affection, along with other contractual obligations.The&nbsp;ketubah&nbsp;document is reminiscent of the wedding between G‑d and Israel when Moses took the Torah, the "Book of the Covenant," and read it to the Jews prior to the "chupah ceremony" at Mount Sinai. In the Torah, G‑d, the groom, undertakes to provide for all the physical and spiritual needs of His beloved bride. It is this precious "marriage contract" which has assured our survival through millennia which saw the disappearance of so many mighty nations and superpowers. Reading the&nbsp;ketubah&nbsp;serves as a separation between the two phases of marriage—kiddushin&nbsp;and&nbsp;nisu'in.After the&nbsp;ketubah&nbsp;is read, it is handed to the groom who gives it to the bride. Finalizing the Nuptials We now proceed with the final stage of the marriage ceremony, the&nbsp;nisu'in,&nbsp;which is effected by the chupah and the recitation of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/476744/jewish/Newlyweds.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sheva Brachot</a>—the "Seven Benedictions." It is customary to honor friends and relatives with the recitation of these blessings. The honorees approach and stand beneath the chupah, where they are given the cup of wine which they hold while reciting the blessing.The first blessing is the blessing on wine, and the remaining six are marriage-themed blessings, which include special blessings for the newlywed couple. The bride and groom once again sip from the wine in the cup.At this point the souls of the groom and the bride reunite to become one soul, as they were before they entered this world. Included in the Seven Benediction is the blessing to the bride and groom that they discover that same delight in one another that they knew in their pristine, primal state in the Garden of Eden. A cup is then wrapped in a large cloth napkin, and placed beneath the foot of the groom. The groom stomps and shatters the glass. The shattering of the glass reminds us that even at the height of personal joy, we must, nevertheless, remember the destruction of&nbsp;Jerusalem, and yearn for our imminent return there. As the glass shatters, everyone traditionally shouts: "Mazal&nbsp;Tov!"These sounds resound through the couple's married life. When your husband "breaks something" during your life together; when your wife "breaks something" in the years to follow, you too should shout, "<a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/642084/jewish/What-Can-I-Do-about-My-Bad-Luck.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mazal</a>&nbsp;Tov!" and say: "Thank you G‑d for giving me a real person in my life, not an angel; a mortal human being who is characterized by fluctuating moods, inconsistencies and flaws." Yichud Room Immediately after the chupah, the bride and groom adjourn to the&nbsp;yichud&nbsp;(seclusion) room, where they spend a few minutes alone. After all the public pomp and ceremony, it is time for the bride and groom to share some private moments; the purpose of the entire ceremony! Even while surrounded by a crowd clamoring to shower them with love and attention, they must take a few moments to be there for each other. This is an important lesson for marriage—the couple should never allow the hustle and bustle of life to completely engulf them; they must always find private time for each other. Inside the room, the couple traditionally breaks their wedding day fast. It is also a time when the bride and groom customarily exchange gifts. While in the&nbsp;yichud&nbsp;room, it is customary for the bride to bless the groom. She says: "May you merit to have a long life, and to unite with me in love from now until eternity. May I merit to dwell with you forever." At&nbsp;Sephardic&nbsp;weddings, the newlywed couple customarily waits until after the wedding reception before entering the&nbsp;yichud&nbsp;room. The Wedding Reception Participating in a wedding feast and gladdening the hearts of the bride and groom on their special day is a great mitzvah. The&nbsp;Talmud&nbsp;relates that the greatest sages set aside their otherwise never-interrupted Torah study for the sake of entertaining a new couple with song and dance. When the bride and groom emerge from the&nbsp;yichud&nbsp;room to join their guests, they are ceremoniously greeted with music, singing and dancing. The men with the groom, and the women with the bride, traditionally dance in separate circles; a&nbsp;mechitzah&nbsp;(divider) is placed between the men's and women's dancing circles. The singing and dancing, typically accompanied by juggling acts and other forms of amateur acrobatics and stunts performed in front of the bride and groom, continue throughout the reception. A hallmark of the traditional Jewish wedding is that everyone is encouraged to participate in the dancing and merrymaking. Every Jew is seen as a part of the larger Jewish body, which includes every Jewish soul throughout the generations. A Jewish marriage, which creates a link between all the past generations and all the future generations, is therefore regarded as much more than a private milestone for the couple and their families; it is a historic and momentous event for the community at large. After the first dance, the bride and groom take their seat at the head table alongside their parents, grandparents, the rabbi, and any other dignitaries in attendance. Traditionally, the groom recites the&nbsp;hamotzie&nbsp;blessing on an oversized&nbsp;challah&nbsp;which is then sliced and shared with the crowd. Birkah Hamazon - Grace after Meals The wedding meal is followed by the Grace after Meals and the recitation of the&nbsp;Sheva Brachot, the same seven blessings recited beneath the chupah. The seven blessings which draw Divine blessings for the duration of the couple's married life are recited over a cup of wine. There exists a deep mystical connection between wine and marriage. Wine gladdens the heart. But in order to produce this heart-gladdening beverage, a grape must be crushed. Married life is full of crushing moments—the key is to together overcome those challenging occasions, which leads to new levels of love and happiness. Before the Grace after Meals, two full cups of wine are prepared; one for the individual who leads the Grace, and the other for the&nbsp;Sheva Brachot&nbsp;blessings. After the grace is completed, six of the guests are invited to recite the first six blessings of the&nbsp;Sheva Brachot. Each of the honorees recites the blessing while sitting and holding the&nbsp;Sheva Brachot&nbsp;cup. After the six blessings are recited, the person who led the Grace after Meals recites aloud the&nbsp;hagafen&nbsp;(wine) blessing and sips from his cup. The wine in the two cups are blended, and the groom sips from one cup and the bride from the other. A beautiful event has now reached its conclusion, and a solid foundation of joy and blessing has been laid for the eternal edifice that is the Jewish home. Information courtesy of: <a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/476757/jewish/Jewish-Wedding-Ceremony-Traditions.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jewish Wedding Ceremony &amp; Traditions - Chabad.org</a>

Jewish Wedding Traditions

Chinah (Henna) Henna is a vegetable-based dye used to temporarily color skin and more permanently dye hair. Jews from the Middle East and South Asia — places like Morocco, Algeria, Iran, Iraq and Yemen — have long incorporated it into wedding celebrations, just like many of their non-Jewish neighbors. Jews have given the widely popular henna ceremony their own twist, incorporating it into other Jewish marriage rituals. Chinah Ceremony A traditional henna ceremony is held a few days before a wedding. Accompanied by close family and friends, the bride’s hands are decorated with dye. Since henna darkens for the first few days, timing the application in this way ensures that the design is at its most visible during the wedding. Often, close female family and friends also apply henna to their hands and, in modern times, the groom and other male friends can also participate.&nbsp; In the Jewish community, henna is thought to ward off the evil eye and increase fertility. One of the Hebrew words for henna is&nbsp;chinah&nbsp;(חנה), which some interpret as an acronym that alludes to the three mitzvot incumbent on women: <a href="https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/ask-the-expert-taking-challah/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Challah</a>&nbsp;— Separating a portion of baked bread&nbsp;<a href="https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-laws-of-niddah/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Niddah</a>&nbsp;— The laws of family purity<a href="https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/lighting-shabbat-candles/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hadlekat Nerot</a>&nbsp;— Lighting Shabbat and festival candles Henna ceremonies can be lavish affairs, with embroidered clothes, singing and dancing. They are often part and parcel of the bride’s first visit to the mikvah in preparation for married life and keeping the laws of family purity. When large Jewish populations lived throughout the Middle East, henna ceremonies were a regular part of Jewish marriages. When these communities emigrated, they brought the memory of these traditions with them to Israel, America and elsewhere. By and large, however, the first generations of Jews in these heavily Ashkenazi countries did not practice the henna ceremony. In more recent generations, more Jews with roots in the Middle East are incorporating them into their nuptials. Information courtesy of: <a href="https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/henna-at-jewish-weddings/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Henna at Jewish Weddings | My Jewish Learning</a>

The Chinah

Jacksonville is home to a beautiful Jewish community in the Mandarin neighborhood. For those who wish to join us for shabbat before the wedding, there are a number of options for shabbat services. ***If you do plan on joining us for shabbat, please let us know! We would love to assist you in the planning process and ensure we have accommodations and meals for everyone.*** Etz Chaim10167 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257<a href="https://www.etzchaim.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Etz Chaim Synagogue</a> Etz Chaim is an orthodox shul that houses both an Ashkenazi and a Sefardi minyan. You can catch daily minyanim here or visit for shabbat. Chabad of Jacksonville10129 Haley Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257<a href="https://www.chabadjacksonville.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chabad Jacksonville</a> For those looking for a specifically Chabad minyan, the Chabad of Jacksonville is a great fit. A good mix of Chabad and modern orthodox families, Chabad of Jacksonville is a beautiful Chabad House in the center of Mandarin. Chabad of Jacksonville offers daily and shabbat minyanim. The Shtiebel2991 Heritage Trail, Jacksonville, FL 32257 For anyone interested in a breakaway minyan, Shtiebel offers weekly Friday night kabbalat shabbat in the Carlebach style. Shtiebel is a lively and fun Nusach Sefard style davening. Accommodations for Shabbat Tru by Hilton2970 Hartley Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jaxjfru-tru-jacksonville-south-mandarin/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-RU-JAXJFRU&amp;y_source=1_MjAxNDkwMzUtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tru by Hilton Jacksonville South Mandarin</a> For those planning on staying for shabbat, we would recommend booking a room at the Tru by Hilton. The Tru is walking distance for all the shuls mentioned above and is within the Mandarin Eruv. ***If you are requesting home hospitality for shabbat, please reach out to Ariel and Laura directly*** For more information on Jacksonville's Eruv, please click on the link below:<a href="https://www.etzchaim.org/eruv-of-jacksonville.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eruv of Jacksonville - Etz Chaim Synagogue</a>

Shabbat In Jacksonville

The closest airport to us is the Jacksonville International Airport. We recommend flying into and out of Jacksonville, if you are able.

Jacksonville International Airport

This hotel is in the Jacksonville Eruv. If you plan on joining Ariel and Laura in Mandarin for Shabbat, this hotel is a great fit for you. As a note, it is about 35 minutes from the airport and 45 minutes from the venue.

Tru by Hilton Jacksonville South Mandarin

This hotel is a great location if you plan on flying in and attending the wedding. It is about 5 minutes from the airport and 15 from the venue. Perfect for a trip to Yulee and Jacksonville! If you are not planning on coming to Mandarin for Shabbat, this hotel would be a great fit.

Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Airport

This hotel is a great location if you plan on flying in and attending the wedding. It is about 5 minutes from the airport and 15 from the venue. Perfect for a trip to Yulee and Jacksonville! If you are not planning on coming to Mandarin for Shabbat, this hotel would be a great fit. Please note you will need to call the hotel to join this room block

Best Western Plus First Coast Inn & Suites

Travel

Kosher Food in JacksonvilleWhere to eat, shop, and taste! Gili's Kitchen Smack in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville, Gili’s Kitchen is Jacksonville’s only dine-in kosher restaurant. From the dirty burger to their gluten free chocolate ganache, Gili’s is consistent in bringing kosher cuisine to the Jacksonville community, as well as the busy young professionals who frequent the establishment during their lunch break, or the busy travelers passing through on the I-95.&nbsp;&nbsp;Certified glatt Kosher by Rabbis from Gesher K and Chabad of Mandarin​(904) 475-1400 |&nbsp;<a href="https://giliskitchen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">giliskitchen.com</a>&nbsp;| 126 W Adams St # 102, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Beyer's Bakery Nestled in the backyard of a yellow house in beautiful Mandarin, you will find Beth Beyer in front of the pizza oven making piping hot and fresh pizza (and more) to fulfill all of your evening pizza cravings. Supporting members of our community is a given, and we get to eat some delicious pizza, too!&nbsp;​Certified Kosher cholov yisrael by Rabbis from Gesher K and Chabad of Mandarin​(904) 434-6390 |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.beyersbakery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyersbakery.com/</a> Bruster’s Ice Cream Right off our main road on San Jose Blvd, fix your ice cream craving from Bruster’s Real Ice Cream. There is nothing like your franchise favorite on a hot summer day in Florida.​They also have&nbsp;some non-dairy options like oatmilk and sorbet.​Certified Kosher Gesher K,&nbsp;Cholov Stam.​11701-60 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223<a href="https://brusters.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://brusters.com/</a>​ Ahava Cafe This brand new Kosher cafe is located by the Chabad Center in Southside! They serve pastries, smoothies, sandwiches and more!​All Cholov Yisroel &amp; Pas Yisroel.​​Open M—F⏰ 9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.​11271 Alumni way, Jacksonville FL 32246<a href="https://www.ahava.cafe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ahava.cafe</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ahava.cafe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ahava.cafe/</a>​​ Ganiel Bakery Ganiel Bakery creates baked goods from scratch, using the finest ingredients. Their assortment includes fan-favorite cakes and cookies, fresh baked Challah and Pita bread, holiday treats and more.&nbsp;They also make various fresh salads and dips for your shabbat table and provide catering.​Orders for pick-up are available&nbsp;Sun - Fri / 9am-6pm*note this is not a sit down location*​Kosher Certified under Gesher K.&nbsp;For orders call216-346-0007 or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ganielbakery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ganielbakery.com</a>​ Krispy Kreme The Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors &amp; shapes, plus coffee &amp; frozen drinks.​Kosher certified under K.O.A&nbsp;11117 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223​​ Nothing Bundt Cakes Delicious cakes, not Cholov Yisroel.Under Gesher-K supervision.​<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=9925%20San%20Jose%20Blvd.%20Jacksonville%20undefined%2032257&amp;location=0318&amp;fulfillment=2/26/2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">9925 San Jose Blvd.Unit #3Jacksonville, FL 32257</a>(904) 404-8715<a href="http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nothingbundtcakes.com</a> Dreamette Ice Cream 🏆🍦 Voted "Florida's Best Ice Cream" &amp; "Best Ice Cream Shop in Jacksonville!" Serving up soft serve, sundaes, &amp; shakes since 1948!​All Ice Creams, Sundaes, Shakes and Floats are Kosher, Dairy. All reference to Dairy is Non-Chalav YisraelOatmilk Products are Kosher Dairy Equipment (OU DE)Dole Softserve-(OUD)&nbsp;Toppings are Kosher with the following exceptions.GUMMY BEARS, NERDS, PEEPS AND ICE CREAM NACHO COOKIES ARE NOT KOSHER.​Certified by Gesher K.1905 Hendriks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207​<a href="http://sanmarcodreamette.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sanmarcodreamette.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sanmarcodreamette/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/sanmarcodreamette</a>​ Groceries &amp; More Trader Joe's They have a section of kosher meat and chicken as well as many well loved items.&nbsp;​(904) 880-0582 | 11112 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223​ Publix They have kosher meat &amp; Cholov Yisroel cheese as well as a Kosher section.&nbsp;(904) 288-6660 | 10500 San Jose Blvd Ste 36, Jacksonville, FL 32257 Winn-Dixie They have kosher meat &amp; Cholov Yisroel cheese&nbsp;and milk&nbsp;as well as a Kosher section.&nbsp;&nbsp;​(904) 300-0455 | 11700 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223 Griller's Pride Monthly delivery from Griller’s Pride to Jacksonville Jewish Center Olive My Pickle Drive onto St. Augustine Road for a wide range of real fermented foods that are hard to find, from pickles, olives, brine and more! ​Certified Kosher Gesher K.&nbsp;5913 St Augustine Rd # 5, Jacksonville, FL 32207<a href="https://www.olivemypickle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.olivemypickle.com/</a>​ Fresh Jax Seasonings FreshJax® is a family-owned organic spice company based in sunny Jacksonville. All FreshJax products are certified Kosher by: Gesher K​<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=fresh+jax+seasonings&amp;oq=fresh+jax+seasonings&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j0i10i22i30j0i390l4.4158j0j4&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(904) 337-9750</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;9000 Cypress Green Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Information courtesy of: <a href="https://www.jacksonvillejewish.com/kosher" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kosher | Jacksonville Jewish</a>

Laura & Ariel

Laura & Ariel

L&A

Wedding Day

4:00 PM

Kabbalat Panim

5:00 PM

Chupah