About Jewish Christian Interfaith Wedding

By Michael Lewis


There is a growing need for this type of ceremony which many find themselves requiring when one partner in a marriage is of the Jewish faith and has his or her mind set on this. Jewish christian interfaith wedding have been officiated by Rabbis for many years when wanting to have a ceremony with this kind of setting. It is no wonder that Rabbis who specialise in this field have become more and more in the need.

Many opt to do both and by doing this pleasing all those involved. Sometimes this is not the case and one partner will agree to have it in a Synagogue. Interfaith Rabbis can be consulted as to the best way to go about this and will have many suggestions for consideration.

Converting to Judaism may be another option on the cards and an interfaith Rabbi can be consulted to probe for answers to questions that arise. It is not an easy path and it means a complete change of lifestyle. Judaism as a religion does not look for converters and will not go out of their way in seeking them. This choice has to come from the individual themselves and it is something that they want to do willingly.

Interfaith Rabbis can be called upon to officiate a wedding and so the couple can be assured that they will have an occasion with a Jewish flavor. There are customs that make up the ceremony. One of these is that the bride should circle the groom seven times. Another is the breaking of the glass which commemorates the destruction of both temples in Jerusalem in ancient times.

Another area to consider before going out there and getting a caterer is that some foods are not allowed to be consumed by Jews. Dietary laws are strict and these include only eating animals that chew the cud and have cloven hooves. They must also be slaughtered in the correct manner by someone that has qualified in doing so.

Only certain animals may be eaten and only certain seafoods can be consumed. Fish may be consumed if they have fins and scales and no other may be permitted. Crabs, prawns and other seafoods are classified as impure and may not be consumed at all and in fact is an aveirah if done so.

There are many other considerations to consider if one is thinking about converting to any faith. There are many festivals and customs that must be adhered to in order to be considered either a Jew or Christian. Many today are more liberal and will celebrate both religions festivals and incorporate them into their yearly regimen.

These are just a few of the practices that one should consider when wanting to convert should this be a choice. Judaism is a beautiful religion. It teaches love, compassion and through its practices, to come ultimately closer to the Creator.




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