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Is Adam Nonbinary?  Queer Torah Questions Series October 14 @ 7PM EST

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Part of our Queer Torah Questions series, we ask: Is Adam nonbinary?   Come join Student Rabbi Josh as we read Parshat Berishit – the Creation Story – to explore a beautiful concept around Adam, the first human being outlined in the Torah.

This class is open to everyone– Jewish or not – to explore this fascinating dive into the first human being outlined in the Torah.

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Shalom! I’m Lin!

18 / nonbinary / she/her / Wisconsin

I like all people, especially those in the boy variety, and I’m monogamous.

Converting Orthodox, though I identify more as Reform. My rabbi and I are currently exploring different aspects of the Noahide Laws and additional entryways into Torah study!

Honesty, communication, passion, and kindness are often values I look for. I’m not here to be possessive, or to be owned - I would enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship. I like to take relationships and existence seriously, though I wouldn’t say I take life itself too seriously. As long as there is effort put forth, then I believe things will blossom successful. Not to be too cheesy, but I’m big on the whole romantic dream thing.

I’d have to say my three best qualities are my ambition, my passion, and my creativity! At least, that’s just an educated guess.

I think the fact that people would enjoy hearing the most - at least the one I consider the most “fun” - is that my ultimate dream is to travel the world! All parts. Not just the parts that hwight people consider Safe™.

Oh! I don’t have Internet at home, so if I’m a little slow at responding, that’s why. May the stars guide you!

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Hi, I’m Sophie!

23, Cisgender Female, she/her/hers, Orlando/Kissimmee/Clermont Florida area

Looking for any gender. I’m panromantic demisexual so I’m open to anyone but sexual attraction is rare/slow. Monogamy Conservative Jew, working on being more observant when I can. This is the first time I’ve had a job that gives me Friday nights off, someday I’ll go for Saturdays too. I’d like to have a kosher home someday but it isn’t an option right now and that’s okay. I highly value kindness, thoughtfulness, and communication. I believe all issues can be talked about; I’m not a mind reader and I don’t expect you to be, either. I want someone who could live without me, but would rather live with me - we are two complete people ready to team up and live our best lives! I’m looking for love, for commitment, for being able to lean on each other, for pursuing our dreams together and encouraging each other to be the best that we can be.  I believe my three best qualities are my optimism, my creativity, and my wholehearted drive to put effort towards what and who I love. Fun fact: My dream is to write for Disney!

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profile submission

Name: Elissa

Age: 28

Interested in: Men

Affiliation/denomination: Non-religious

Located in Canada

No interest in polyamorous relationships

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Jewish Shidduch Personal Posting!

Looking for love?   Please submit your  shiduch personals today!

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Ahhh!  We have officially relaunched!  Please reblog and submit!  Let’s find everyone some love and new friends today!

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Jewish Rituals for the Wedding Day

Learn about the rituals that are often practiced on the day of a Jewish wedding: fasting, badeken di kallah, the wedding ceremony, sheva b'rachot, breaking the glass, and yichud

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Sara & Melanie//Newcastle, Washington

Photos courtesy of Aaron Horton Productions

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If an interfaith couple gets married (one Jewish, one whatever else), would their male guests be obligated to wear kippahs? Even if they aren't themselves Jewish?

Hi there,

That’s a great question - one that depends on a variety of factors.  (Please note, as this is a Progressive space I have swapped your original usage of the biological sex “male” to the gender as to be more inclusive of this imaginary couple’s wedding guests.

Factor #1:  Is this a Jewish Wedding?   Are there only Jewish officiant(s)?  Will any other faith traditions be included- making this a wedding that is really not a Jewish wedding?  If this isn’t a Jewish wedding (and yes, a Jew and a non-Jew can be married in a Jewish wedding), but an interfaith ceremony in which other faith traditions are included - why would you enforce people to wear Jewish ritual items?   (Unless.. see factor 3)

Factor #2:  If this is a Jewish Wedding, what is the theology of the officiating clergy?   Would the rabbi(s) and/or cantor(s) normally police, men to wear kippot at their services?  Would they police or encourage all genders to wear kippot at services?

Factor #3:  Assuming that the clergy is comfortable with the couple making their own choices, what does the couple want?  Would the couple feel more comfortable in this holy moment for their guests to wear kippot?  Does it make a difference to them?   If you grew up as a Conservative or Orthodox Jew (movements which discourage Jewish and non-Jewish marriage), would you feel more comfortable carrying the tradition that you (and/or your partner) grew up with having people wear kippot?

Factor #4:  Think about the Jewish person’s Jewish family, how do they feel about this whole issue?  Although you aren’t throwing a wedding for your family, there are certain traditions that’s absence might make them feel uncomfortable.   Do you think Grandpa Alfred or Savta Sid, mom or dad, of Great Uncle Joe would feel uncomfortable if this custom wasn’t encouraged at your simcha (celebration)?   How can you make this day both special for you and your partner, while also making sure that it is as easy as possible?

Bonus Factor:  A beautiful American tradition for both Bnai Mitzvah and Jewish Weddings is the inclusion of customized kippot.  Beyond personalizing the design to fit you and your partner’s style and your wedding theme, a little inscription from your event is written on inside of the design.  Imagine the memories that these mementos will bring for your guests ten, fifteen, or even thirty years in the future when lighting their Hanukkah candles, or when grabbing a kippa on their way out to shul.   On a personal note, my family’s collection of Bnai Mitzvah and wedding kippot is extremely holy to all of us!

I hope that this helps!

Shabbat Shalom!

PJ

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Jewish Couple Celebrates 83rd Wedding Anniversary — She’s 104 And He’s 105

Two Jewish centenarians in Britain celebrated their 83rd wedding anniversary.

mazel tov!

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Marrying Maryland: Gwynallen- Rothman, 2015

On a beautiful autumn day, the 5th of Chevan 5776, the 18th of October 2015, under a chuppah made of branches and framed by mountains, to the sound of bagpipes, harp, and tin whistle …

… Fawn Willow Gwynallen and Dylan Adam Rothman married at Springfield Manor in Thurmont, Maryland, with Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld of Ohev Sholom – The National Synagogue officiating.

In the company of their parents, Fawn and Dylan receive words of Torah from Rabbi Herzfeld after the ketubah signing.

Dylan’s parents escort him to the chuppah

The bride is introduced with a musical piece, Prelude to the Afternoon of a Fawn and Dylan, composed for the wedding by our harper, Mark Owen Martin.

Fawn’s parents escort her to the chuppah

Ha'arei at m'kedushet li

It was a bit windy

Ben Williams pipes the couple away from the chuppah and to …

Just before they were whisked away by car at the end of the night, family friend Scott Morrison performed a final serenade to the couple in the night – a song Fawn’s parents wrote to honor Fawn at her wedding – Willow in the Heather – Upon Gwynallen Rock; Seileach anns an Fhraoch – Air Carraig Gwynallen.

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THIS IS HOW WE DO IT AT JEWISH WEDDINGS

The brides my cousin!