Dry Wedding
We absolutely cannot have any alcohol at our wedding. This was said to me by a bride and groom who met with me recently to perform their...
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Ben Silverberg
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
I Made 289 Dinners For You!
A bride and groom came to visit me in my office over zoom recently as they are looking for a cantor to officiate their Jewish wedding...
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Ben Silverberg
- Jan 23
- 2 min
Marriage Secrets
Recently, a bride and groom met me to see if I would be a good fit to marry them as I am a Cantor who officiates Jewish wedding...
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Ben Silverberg
- Jan 16
- 2 min
Celebrating Good News
Research shows that couples who regularly celebrate the good times have higher levels of commitment, intimacy, trust, and relationship...
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Ben Silverberg
- Jan 9
- 2 min
You burned the Brussels sprouts again?!
Recently I met with a bride and groom who were planning on getting married and came to me as someone who could possibly officiate the...
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Ben Silverberg
- Jan 2
- 2 min
Don’t be selfish!
Although it will never show up on any survey, more marriages are broken up by selfishness than any other reason. Surveys blame it on...
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Ben Silverberg
- Dec 26, 2022
- 3 min
Hanukkah Weddings
Should a couple getting married on Hanukkah light a menorah at their wedding? This question was asked of me recently when a bride and...
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Ben Silverberg
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
Not Another Argument…
Effective communication in marriage can be challenging particularly when somebody feels they’re not being heard. Recently, a bride and...
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Ben Silverberg
- Dec 12, 2022
- 3 min
“Are You Lying To Me?”
How important is honesty in a marriage? As a cantor who officiates weddings for Jewish brides and grooms, this question does come up...
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Ben Silverberg
- Dec 6, 2022
- 3 min
Netflix and Chill?
I met a bride and groom recently who wanted to talk with me about time. Time in the context of a relationship and how time together can...
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Ben Silverberg
- Nov 28, 2022
- 3 min
“Serenity Now!!”
“Serenity now!” Is a famous line from Seinfeld when George is desperately trying not to loose his patience. Most of us have probably said...
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Ben Silverberg
- Nov 22, 2022
- 2 min
Love & Commitment - is it just not cheating?
I recently asked a bride and groom who were meeting with me in preparation for me performing their Jewish wedding ceremony, what...
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Ben Silverberg
- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min
He Doesn’t Stop Bragging About Himself!
I had a bride and groom meet me before their wedding as I like to get to know couples before I officiate their Jewish wedding ceremony....
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Ben Silverberg
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Why Should I Apologize?
Brides and grooms meet me before they get married, and as a cantor who officiates Jewish wedding ceremony I am often asked - what role...
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Ben Silverberg
- Oct 31, 2022
- 2 min
To Fast Or Not To Fast ….
Depending on the Jewish community to which they belong, some Jewish couples fast on the day of their wedding. Similar to the significant...
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Ben Silverberg
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min
Second Marriage Happiness
Marriage involves a total commitment whether it is the person's first, second, or seventh time walking down the aisle. A positive...
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Ben Silverberg
- Oct 18, 2022
- 2 min
Sukkah and Chuppah - they rhyme!
As we began the festival of Sukkot last week I can’t help think about the similarities between a Sukkah and a Chuppah. They even sound...
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Ben Silverberg
- Oct 13, 2022
- 2 min
Forgiveness on Yom Kippur and in Marriage
It’s not always easy to forgive others. At times, it’s emotionally easier to bear a grudge than to let go of slights. Valuesandethics.Org...
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Ben Silverberg
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
Flood Insurance - Ketubah part 2
When I meet with brides and grooms who are looking to get married, they often ask me what is the most equitable ketubah to purchase that...
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Ben Silverberg
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min
Rosh Hashanah - getting rid of bad habits
Part of the Jewish New Year - Rosh Hashanah is a custom called Tashlich. According to https://wellspringsofwisdom.com/tashlich-can-water-...
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