Jewish Brides

Original post by Nora101004

Nov 17, 2003 01:48 PM

Do we need an offical thread. Keep all our questions together? Maybe get a list of Rabbis?

Any thoughts?

Here's my Ketubah from Art Ketubah

PrincessRose Posted: Dec 06, 2003 02:45 PM

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It depends on your rabbi/officiant. I'm not getting married in a temple and my Rabbi, who is reform, requires that I wear a shawl over my shoulders. My dress is strapless too.

It's just for the ceremony.

princess99 Posted: Dec 06, 2003 05:35 PM

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My rabbi told me the veil was not enough, he is conservative. So I am having a wrap made for me out of the same material my dress is made from. My dress is off the shoulders.

Jax430 Posted: Dec 06, 2003 05:41 PM

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It really does depend on the Rabbi. My Rabbi is Traditional (he doesn't call himself Conservative or Orthodox, but I view him as more Orthodox), and I asked him, 'As far as modesty under the chuppah goes, is a long veil sufficient for covering my shoulders? (I didn't want to come straight out and ask 'can I wear a strapless gown?') His reply: 'Yuppers!' I was really, really surprised and happy.

pinkgirl Posted: Dec 09, 2003 10:49 AM

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Does anyone know a Rabbi (preferably in Suffolk) that can give conversion lessons. My fiance is converting but I can't find a Rabbi. They don't even call me back!!!! I want someone who can do it the quickest and easiest way possible.

Thanks

sun86moon Posted: Dec 09, 2003 07:07 PM

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Ladies, found a great ketuba website that lists all ketuba artisits and shows their work with prices, etc.

ketubahgallery.com

Smolokoff Posted: Dec 09, 2003 09:40 PM

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Our ketubah is on there!!! We didn't buy it from them, but this is it.

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sun86moon Posted: Dec 09, 2003 09:57 PM

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That is a beautiful ketubah, not too much but just enough if you know what I mean!

Smolokoff Posted: Dec 09, 2003 10:00 PM

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That's exactly what we thought, Sun. And it's a little hard to tell in the pic, but the lettering in the middle is in the shape of a Chai. So it's kind of a Chai in a Star. We fell in love with it when we saw it in person. My advice to anyone who may be reading this, try to see them in person first. Even if you can order cheaper online, see it first. 'Window shop'. The computer can't do them justice.

Jax430 Posted: Dec 09, 2003 10:50 PM

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Absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to pick out our Ketubah.

mrswask Posted: Dec 09, 2003 11:41 PM

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One of my bridesmaids is an artist and is designing and making our Ketubah for our wedding. I am soo touched by this and can't wait to see it!

May05Bride Posted: Dec 10, 2003 10:41 AM

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Can anyone recommend a Rabbi?

I will be getting married at Leonard's. I don't want someone too conservative and someone who is fun and conducts a 'more exciting' sermon.

Thanks!

N&L2004 Posted: Dec 10, 2003 11:39 AM

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Girls,
Have you seen a white lace shirt/bolero for sale anywhere? One that I can wear on top of my strapless dress for the ceremony?

I can't find anything, and really don't want to wear a wrap. My rabbi said veil and gloves are not enough.

May05Bride Posted: Dec 11, 2003 05:06 PM

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Rabbi recomendation, anyone?

sun86moon Posted: Dec 11, 2003 07:17 PM

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mrs wask, that is so sentimental. I wish one of my friends copuld do that for me.

mrswask Posted: Dec 11, 2003 07:19 PM

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Thanks sun86moon - I know - it is so special to me - we both cried when she told me she wanted to do it!!

1017Bride Posted: Dec 11, 2003 10:45 PM

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Thats a pretty Ketubah Smolokoff!

Smolokoff Posted: Dec 11, 2003 10:49 PM

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Thanks, 1017Bride.

Can anyone recommend a Rabbi?

Rabbi Allan Block. I've seen several weddings he did. He is a very personable man, never too boring. He is Reformed, leaning a little towards Conservative. I don't know what denomination you are looking for. FM me if you want more info to contact him.

Heidi

groovypeg Posted: Dec 29, 2003 11:26 PM

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Hey ladies,

my fh and i went to look at ketubahs in great neck yesterday and we found one that we liked, but when we showed it to FH's father he said it 'wasn't kosher.' that it was missing some stuff? what does that mean?

danigirl0 Posted: Dec 29, 2003 11:29 PM

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hi girls! i am not having a religious jewish ceremony...we are having two ceremonies because FH is catholic! anywho..i am glad i now i have someone to ask questions to because im not knowledgable about all of the traditions!

mrswask Posted: Dec 29, 2003 11:30 PM

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I don't know - you should check with your Rabbi specifically what needs to be on there - our Cantor told us some things - like he said the english and hebrew had to be 50/50 - .