(The Conversation) — Anita Diamant, the prolific writer and Jewish feminist activist, begins her book “The Jewish Wedding Now” with a simple statement: “According to Jewish law, the requirements for a ...
Samira Mehta receives funding from the Henry Luce Foundation for a research initiative called Jews of Color: Histories and Futures. More than 10 years ago, I attended a college friend’s wedding in New ...
From ancient rituals to modern fashion statements, the bridal veil has remained an enduring symbol throughout centuries of wedding traditions. While its origins are steeped in superstition and ...