Why Are Sephardi & Ashkenazi Weddings So Unique?

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While Ashkenazi and Sephardi weddings share the same basic framework, customs among the two groups vary widely. From the Shabbat Chatan to the mikvah (ritual immersion), and from henna parties to chuppah styles, each community celebrates this auspicious occasion with its own unique style.

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There are many differences in the ways Sephardi and Ashkenazi Jews celebrate weddings.
Weddings allow couples to express the traditions of their culture.
Jewish weddings are a wonderful cause for celebration with family and friends.

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How do wedding rituals differ between Sephardi and Ashkenazi Jewish communities?
In what ways do different Jewish cultures influence wedding traditions?
What role do friends, family and the community play in Jewish weddings?

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Adapting Podcast: Jewish Educators and Impostor Syndrome

Imagine a job where you are expected to know every detail about a 5,000-year-old tradition and its sacred texts. Sounds difficult, right? Welcome to the world of Jewish educators. On the first episode of Season 3 of Adapting, Rabba Yaffa Epstein and David Bryfman ask: What do we need to do to help educators overcome this challenge?

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