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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...
Ben Silverberg
Nov 7, 20222 min read
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...
Ben Silverberg
Oct 31, 20222 min read


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...
Ben Silverberg
Oct 26, 20223 min read
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...
Ben Silverberg
Oct 18, 20222 min read
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...
Ben Silverberg
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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...
Ben Silverberg
Oct 4, 20222 min read
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-...
Ben Silverberg
Sep 26, 20222 min read


What’s a ketubah
As a Cantor who officiates weddings, when brides and grooms meet with me, we always discuss how they need to acquire a Jewish marriage...
Ben Silverberg
Sep 20, 20222 min read
Can I Place This Ring On Your Finger?
When I meet Jewish wedding couples who come to me to discuss their upcoming marriage they ask me about wedding rings and wedding bands as...
Ben Silverberg
Sep 12, 20223 min read
Lechayim! Wine at a Wedding
So why do we bless and drink wine at a Jewish wedding ceremony? When I meet with brides and grooms who are planning their wedding and...
Ben Silverberg
Sep 6, 20222 min read


Chuppah - Home Sweet Home
A chuppah literally, "canopy" or "covering"), also chuppah, chipe, chuppah, or chuppa, is a canopy under which a Jewish couple stands...
Ben Silverberg
Aug 30, 20222 min read


I Can’t Do 7 Circles - I Have Vertigo!!
As a cantor who officiates weddings for Jewish couples, one the most discussed wedding customs with couples is the 7 circles the Bride...
Ben Silverberg
Aug 22, 20222 min read
Why hire a wedding planner ?
When I meet couples who are looking to get married I always ask them if they have hired or plan to hire an event coordinator or wedding...
Ben Silverberg
Aug 19, 20222 min read
"You idiot - You Stepped On My Wedding Dress!”
We know that words are really powerful and the way we speak to each other is so important. As a Jewish wedding cantor who officiates...
Ben Silverberg
Aug 9, 20222 min read
Food at a Wedding
For years I have heard people say that what people remember from a wedding is the food and the music. To be honest, as someone who has...
Ben Silverberg
Jul 26, 20222 min read
Kindness - Giving Away Your Wedding Dress
If you look at social media at weddings you think that every single bride that gets married wears a beautiful wedding dress. Sure, some...
Ben Silverberg
Jul 20, 20222 min read


Helping Others Find Love
As a Cantor for over 20 years, one of the best parts is officiating at a Jewish wedding ceremony. What’s better than being able to...
Ben Silverberg
May 25, 20222 min read
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