Preface to the New Edition
From the Author
Introduction
PART ONE:
MAKING THE TRADITION YOUR OWN
DECISIONS, DECISIONS
The Tradition of Marriage
Modern Life
Making Jewish Choices
PART TWO
WAYS AND MEANS
PLANNING THE WEDDING
Choosing a Rabbi
When and Where
Invitations and Wedding Booklets
Wedding Clothes, Wedding Rings
The Ketubah
The Huppah
The Processional
Witnesses
A Jewish Checklist
PLANNING THE PARTY
Food and Drink
Laughter, Music, and Dance
Photographers and Flowers
A NOTE ON REMARRIAGE
PART THREE
CELEBRATIONS AND RITUALS
BEFORE THE WEDDING
Tenaim: Celebrating Engagement
Celebrating Community
Spiritual Preparation
The Wedding Day
UNDER THE HUPPAH
Betrothal: The Ring Ceremony
Voices of Joy and Gladness
Nuptials: The Seven Marriage Blessings
Finales
BLESSINGS FOR THE SIMCHA
Before the Meal
Concluding the Festivities
Birkat Hamazon -- Blessings after the Meal
PART FOUR
CREATING A JEWISH HOME
LIVING AS BRIDE AND GROOM
A Jewish Home
Tay Sachs and Allied Diseases
Divorce
Appendices
Notes
Glossary
Index
