by David Greenspoon | Dec 2, 2024 | B* Mitzvah
The Torah is read on Saturday afternoon during the brief minhah prayers, in an essential ceremony with three short readings. Following the conclusion of the afternoon service and a brief study session, the evening (ma’ariv) prayers are recited as night falls. These...
by David Greenspoon | Nov 18, 2024 | B* Mitzvah
Traditionally b* mitzvah celebrations are based around the Torah reading ceremony. The structure of the Shabbat (Saturday) morning Torah reading offers a maximum of potential honors that can be extended, and has been the main platform for b* mitzvah for countless...
by David Greenspoon | Nov 4, 2024 | B* Mitzvah
Most people are surprised to learn that the entire idea of a bar mitzvah ceremony didn’t exist until around the 1400’s. In fact, the Talmud’s discussion about coming of age depended on the presence of physiological signs of puberty. The convention of coming of age at...
by David Greenspoon | Mar 12, 2024 | Weddings
Wedding planning often brings stress that is second only to packing for a move. Decisions over matters small and large, generating and managing countless lists, and the general intensity that accompanies these actions are enough to make eloping to Margaritaville a...
by David Greenspoon | Mar 5, 2024 | Weddings
The standard Jewish wedding ceremony has a lot of room for personalization. There are a number of traditional customs that are commonly found beyond orthodox ceremonies. Candles are often used in processionals. Consider an alternative of each of the couple lighting a...
