Traditional Jewish weddings share one key aspect with traditional Christian weddings. Historically, the ceremony was essentially a transfer of property: A woman went from being the responsibility ...

In Jewish history, immersing is so important that a Jewish community must create a mikvah before building any other structure. The bride’s immersion before marriage has several meanings.

The implication here, in my opinion, is that for a Jewish woman, the goal is marriage at all costs, romance be damned. So, some of the iciness toward Joanne did make sense.

(RNS) — Almost half of Jewish women surveyed said their experience in rabbinical court for a divorce harmed their mental health.

The National Council of Jewish Women called on the Jewish state to create a system of civil marriage and divorce in what was seen as a landmark move. “The monopoly of authority given to Orthodox ...

In 'What We Bring,' Andi Arnovitz transformed her wedding dress into a magnificent statement on the power of Jewish women.

A new report by a women’s advocacy group has revealed that nearly half of all Jewish women seeking a religious divorce — which requires a “Get” divorce document — have experienced ...

Traditional Jewish ceremonies, like Christian ones, marked a woman’s transition from daughter to wife − going from her parents to her husband. But there are creative ways to reflect gender ...

Contemporary couples will often also use their ketubah to address an inherent tension in Jewish marriage. Jewish law gives men much more freedom to divorce than it gives women.

Contemporary couples will often also use their ketubah to address an inherent tension in Jewish marriage. Jewish law gives men much more freedom to divorce than it gives women.

(The Conversation) — Traditional Jewish ceremonies, like Christian ones, marked a woman’s transition from daughter to wife − going from her parents to her husband. But there are creative ...