Marriage

A couple’s wedding day will likely be one of the most significant occasions in their lives. Through it, a couple publicly affirms the love they share, express the beliefs and values they hold dear and dreams towards which they will strive. But it is still more. The word m’kudeshet recited during the exchange of rings teaches us that a Jewish wedding is a “consecration.” It is a sanctification of life itself.

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