So I took my FH out for his birthday to this nice resturant and I was like maybe we can do our rehersal dinner here and he like jewish people dont have those? I really need some guidance on what and what not for a traditional/modern jewish wedding.
HELP!!!
MikesBride2B
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I'm Jewish and I've never heard of not having a rehearsal dinner... Is he orthodox? If he is then I guess it might be different for them...
Kuklitsa143
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no he more like an idiot apparently. Ha JK Thanks do you have any links or reference source for a traditional/modern wedding
summerbride20
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I'm Jewish and everyone in my family says you also do NOT have a RD. I'm sure you could have a small one if you want anyway. not all traditions need to be followed. if its important to you and he is willing to bend its ok. However, its not like a non-jewish rehearsal dinner. the rabbi will not attend, etc. We are conservative, NOT orthodox, but we won't be having one. Even some reform Jews do not have RD's. There is this book in the library... I forget what it is called but it is similar to the idiot's guide on... and it's Jewish Wedding Traditions. It has everything in there! Actually it's called the EVERYTHING Jewish Wedding Book; the complete guide. very resourceful.
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I'm Jewish and I am definitely having a rehearsal dinner.
(I'm getting married on a Sunday evening, so my rehearsal dinner will be on Saturday night . I guess, if someone is getting married on a Saturday, then maybe they would not have a rehearsal dinner on Shabbat?)
What restaurant were you thinking for your rehearsal dinner?
Kuklitsa143
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NON Kosher place- Such a bad jew lol It a greek resturant since my dad is greek and my mom is jewish and MY FH love greek cusine. So the place is in queens, Whitesone. Its called Sala bar and grill- They have a private room and really great rates and cheesecake you can die for :)
belvedere
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MMM love greek food -- and I actually live in Whitestone, so I have to check this place out!
I'm not kosher, so I will not be doing anything kosher for the wedding.
Kuklitsa143
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the address is 189 11 northern blvd between utopia and franny lew
its soo amazing http://salabargrill.com/
belvedere
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Franny Lew --- so funny! Never heard that before lol!
Kuklitsa143
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I grew up in queens franny lew is how everyone refers to it in my family lol
allegracristina
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I have many Jewish friends and have heard from many people that traditionally, Jews don't have RD. I think you can do whatever you want though! The times are changing and you should do what makes you happy
