Conservative Judaism refers to the conservation of historic Jewish traditions in tandem with modern ideals and egalitarianism. As such, most of the ceremony will be in Hebrew and may have portions you are unfamiliar with, even if you have been to a Reform wedding in the past. Please don't worry about this! The Rabbi and Cantor will ensure everyone is following along!

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the dress code is formal, but beyond that we encourage self-expression and traditional wear. Neither of the grooms is wearing white, so don't worry about avoiding it.

Kippahs, or yarmulkes, are head coverings traditionally worn by Jewish men. At this event, ANYONE, regardless of gender, has the option to wear one in celebration. Wear your favorite from home!

The Hora is a celebratory dance to the tune of Hava Nagila, where the guests hold hands and circle around the married couple as they're lifted into the air on chairs. This will be our kickoff of the reception!

The wedding canopy, or Huppah, is a symbol of the life the couple will begin and the home they will build together. The entire ceremony will take place beneath it.

Historically, the glass symbolizes the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and the place of sorrow in a joyful marriage. It demonstrates the couple's commitment to one another, even through hard times, and is usually celebrated with a "Mazel Tov!" from the crowd.

The Ketubah is the Jewish marriage contract, historically used to lay out the conditions of a marriage and ensure the rights of the bride. The document is used contemporarily to finalize a marriage in Jewish law and contains the commitments of the couple to one another. Rather than looking like a legal document, the modern Ketubah is a handmade art piece featuring both English and Hebrew calligraphy and colorful imagery.

After the ceremony, the newlyweds will spend at least eight minutes of solitude together in the Yichud Room. This gives the couple a small break from the excitement to trade gifts, rejoice, and break their fast if they chose to take one.