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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Ben Silverberg
- Sep 20, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Ben Silverberg
- Sep 13, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Ben Silverberg
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Ben Silverberg
- Aug 30, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Ben Silverberg
- Aug 22, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Ben Silverberg
- Aug 19, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Ben Silverberg
- Aug 9, 2022
- 2 min
"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...
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Ben Silverberg
- Jul 26, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Ben Silverberg
- Jul 20, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Ben Silverberg
- May 25, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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