LEVINE, 30, AND AZIZI 32 Nov 9, 2008
The next day, after tying the knot in a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony at Beth David Congregation in Coral Gables, Fla. the newlyweds and their 200 guests enjoyed an elegant white-and-gold-themed reception. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Couples rush to get married on Election Day Nov 5, 2008
Rubenstein, who planned to pop the question himself in February, had in mind a traditional Jewish wedding, and those take a year to plan. "I don't think it's political," Godwin's mother said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Supporter of students to get honorary degree from Bar-Ilan University (4) Oct 29, 2008
D. at Bar-Ilan wrote her thesis on Jewish wedding customs. She dedicated a gorgeous Israeli crafted ketubah that was part of her doctorate presentation to the Rzepkas. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Fifth Wheel: Hanging out with Flo Rida Oct 5, 2008
Logistics, I would discover over the next 10 hours of endless greeting-and-leaving discussions, are the worst part of entourage life: it's like constantly trying to leave and arrive at a Jewish wedding. All the posse members besides me grew up with Flo in the Miami projects and had been in other jobs before their joint great success. (Time.com)
* FEATURE: Calcuttas last Jews try to keep community alive Sep 22, 2008
The last Jewish wedding anyone can remember was in 1982. He is weary from Calcuttas midsummer heat, and from the responsibility of caring for his ancestors legacy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
GRELLER, 30, AND BLUMBERG, 32 Aug 17, 2008
Tradition: The Jewish wedding included a chuppah made of birch branches and decorated with ivy. First dance: Aretha Franklin's "Baby, I Love You". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Wedding artifacts from kimonos to crowns on exhibit at Peabody Essex Aug 16, 2008
It includes wedding cakes and imperial crowns, origami and gowns, dresses, caskets, chests, jewelry, textiles, paintings, photographs, fans, and even a Jewish wedding contract. The premise is simple: Weddings inspire art. (Boston Globe)
Book review: 'The Romantics' Jul 1, 2008
Niederhoffer sees the Hayes family as "a group that provided ample proof on its own of the importance of affirmative action." If that sounds like an outsider's perspective, it is: Some of "The Romantics" is seen through the eyes of the one Jewish wedding guest. Her name is Laura, and her sharp eye for the Hayeses' tribal habits is this book's main source of entertainment. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Students compete in citywide Jeopardy game Jun 24, 2008
How about the word for a Jewish wedding canopy. If so, you may just be able to keep up with the fifth- and sixth- grade students that participated in a citywide elementary school Jeopardy competition Monday at Booth Hill School. (Valley News, CT)
Dozens of gay couples wed in Calif. after ruling Jun 17, 2008
Robin Tyler, left, and Diane Olson lean on each other during their same-sex Jewish wedding ceremony on the steps of Beverly Hills Courthouse, Monday June 16, 2008, (Kevork Djansezian / AP). Jeff Barr, left, and Wes Wilkinson hold hands during their wedding ceremony at the Yolo County Clerk/Recorder's office in Woodland, Calif. (Albany Times Union)
LA County's First Same-Sex Marriage Conducted In Beverly Hills Jun 17, 2008
They were mobbed by photographers as they exited the building and worked their way under the chuppah, a canopy that is held above couples in Jewish wedding ceremony. The ceremony was performed by Rabbi Denise Eger. (NBC4.tv, CA)
N.Y. gay couples plan to dash to altar by way of Calif. Jun 9, 2008
Despite deep roots in New York, they will fly to Los Angeles this month to plan what Friedman, 40, says will be "a traditional Jewish wedding" under a chuppa, or canopy, at a cousin's home on Oct. 11. "We've waited 23 years," says Zwerin, 39. (USA Today -- News)
In 'Then She Found Me,' Hunt conceives a stress test May 2, 2008
It's a whirl from the first scene - a chaotically photographed Jewish wedding of Brooklyn schoolteachers, April (Hunt) and Ben (Matthew Broderick) - to its last flurry of shots. In almost no time, Ben tells April, who's been having a tough time conceiving, that he wants out of the marriage (Broderick's playing another one of his lumpy boy-men). (Boston Globe)
David Paterson: Governor Of New York State Mar 30, 2008
The Speaker, at the last second, grabbed the gavel from me and then told me in his own inimitable way as only Shelly can: 'I will not allow you to turn the State of the State into a Jewish wedding. " Before his speech, the spectators at the ceremony were schmoozing and glad-handing each other as though they were at a wedding. There were former Mayors Ed Koch and David Dinkins waving hellos to each other, Rev. Al Sharpton shaking hands with former Governor George Pataki, a rabbi rubbing shoulders... (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Politics: So many angles Mar 21, 2008
As quoted in Newsday, the Long Island newspaper, "The speaker at the last second grabbed the gavel away from me and he told me in his own inimitable way, 'I will not allow you to turn the State of the State into a Jewish wedding,' " said Paterson, mimicking the speaker's voice. The chamber broke out in laughter. (Florida Times-Union)
SACRAMENTO BEE: Disabled, not limited Mar 20, 2008
He was stopped by the state's Assembly speaker, Sheldon Silver, who said he didn't want Paterson turning the proceedings into a Jewish wedding. In the matter of a few short days, Paterson's good humor and steady demeanor has helped move the spotlight from squalid spectacle - Eliot Spitzer - to a more uplifting story. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Bacon is the hot new flavor Mar 20, 2008
Esch came up with the idea at a Jewish wedding while espousing the virtues of bacon to a table of people who kept kosher. Months later, Lefkow fell in love with the idea the first time he heard about it. (AZCentral -- Home)
N.Y. gov takes oath Mar 18, 2008
And he told the story of how Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver stopped him from accidentally bringing his gavel down on a glass, saying he didn't want him to turn the Legislature into a Jewish wedding. Lawmakers including presidential candidate Sen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Parliament House to host its first Jewish wedding Feb 24, 2008
A federal Labor MP, Michael Danby, will marry in Parliament House today - in the first Jewish wedding to be held in the big house ... In a traditional ceremony, the bedecken - veiling ceremony - will take place in the Marble Hall, with the chuppah - traditional Jewish wedding canopy - erected at the Queens Terrace. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
An athletic and vigorous show (from a slightly hobbled maestro) Feb 24, 2008
"Night of the Flying Horses," a klezmer exercise by Osvaldo Golijov, was about what you might hear from a Jewish wedding band warming up. E-mail Joshua Kosman at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
At the Gardner, guided by the search beams of a veteran clarinet Feb 5, 2008
Its lean string textures and evocative klezmer-style clarinet lines suggest the composer dropping by an old-world Jewish wedding. Shifrin's tone maintained its impeccable classical sheen - more Brahms than Brandwein - but the work's earthy charms still came across. (Boston Globe)
Playwright Tony Kushner Comes Into the Light in PBS's 'Angels' Dec 12, 2007
Although his Jewish wedding to is captured on film, shots of his home life are confined to his offices. The most affectingly personal moments come in a terrific sequence in Kushner's visit to his home town of Lake Charles, La. (Washington Post)
Degenerate Art Ensemble defies categorization Nov 24, 2007
With this comes musical accompaniment dominated by rambunctious percussion that melds into a sequence that sounds like a cross between punk and Jewish wedding music and segues into a melody suggestive of a Bjrk-like lyricism. Bringing a show like "Cuckoo Crow" to REDCAT fits perfectly "with our focus on reminding people that art can't always be easily compartmentalized and put into neat little boxes," says Mark Murphy, REDCAT'S executive director. (Los Angeles Times)
Congresswoman, astronaut tie knot: Wedding in rural setting has mix of cultures, traditions with an environmental mindset Nov 12, 2007
Wedding planner Gershman surprised the newlyweds with a Day of the Dead cake-topper, and mom Gloria painted the ketubah, the Jewish wedding contract that is signed prior to the ceremony and was framed and on display for the reception. Attending the bride were her sister Melissa, state Rep. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Local actor's 15 minutes of fame Sep 23, 2007
The day of his big Jewish wedding scene, the director Howard Deutch added lines to Bagley's part ... "I played a character who was, among other things, called "the caretaker," Bagley said.Whatever one can imagine about such a character is probably dead-on, pun intended.He's had a part in Disney's "The Game Plan" and in "27 Dresses" played a guest in another Jewish wedding scene.Bagley, who looks a little like a younger Rob Reiner, goes for the roles he knows he can land."As an actor, I look for... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Creating a greener, greater disposable product Sep 8, 2007
Since their first U.S. sale to a Jewish wedding party in the fall of 2005 (this is how they learned Wn is also kosher), Aspenware's merchandise has changed "substantially," and as production evolves, so does the product, says Bigsby. Although WN was not initially designed to meet Jewish dietary law, the kosher market was a surprising source of revenue for Aspenware. (Globe and Mail)
Last-minute casting call turns out hairy Sep 1, 2007
With the filming of "Bachelor No. 2," a romantic comedy starring Dane Cook and Kate Hudson, in full swing in Boston, there was dire need for an actor who could step into scenes of a Jewish wedding. Casting directors blasted out an e-mail Thursday night looking for "men who have a rabbinical look with a nice rabbinical beard." Acting experience was not required. (Boston Globe)
Bacon Salt brings a revolution to condiments Aug 24, 2007
Even at a Jewish wedding (conservative, kosher), they were singing the praises of the Mitch Morgan. The next day, the Esch brothers were at breakfast, 6 a.m., and Justin was sitting with a piece of bacon in one hand and a salt shaker in the other hand. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
‘All ages’ arts festival set for Saturday in Central Park Aug 16, 2007
Maritza's repertoire includes hauntingly beautiful melodies forged in the passionate history of Europe and Russia, lively Jewish wedding dance horas and frailachs, Gypsy (Romany) music, and twisting rhythmic line dance tunes from Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia and Greece, according to a press release. Fullard promised that the group would be very entertaining and offers a different experience from more traditional music. (Charles City Press, IO)
Winehouse's Miami move Aug 2, 2007
She wanted to do the whole Jewish wedding for her little princess. "Amy wants to buy a place out there to prove to her mum how much she loves it.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Jewish Wedding Traditions 101 Jul 28, 2007
Here's an introduction to the traditional rituals and ceremonies that are performed at Jewish wedding ceremonies ... Jewish weddings are filled with tradition, ritual, and beauty ... Please keep in mind that this is a general guide and that not all Jewish weddings are alike. (Suite101.com)
Civil union - Men to pronounce love in public Feb 24, 2007
More than 100 relatives, co-workers and friends attended as the couple was joined beneath the traditional Jewish chuppa, had Jewish wedding readings and smashed the traditional wine glasses for good luck. At the time, no states recognized civil unions or even domestic partnerships. (Madison Eagle, NJ)
New Jersey Begins Offering Civil Unions Feb 20, 2007
There were several kisses, a prayer reading, friends and journalists, but no music, no dancing and none of the breaking-of-the-glass that is traditional in Jewish weddings. The couple did that in a Jewish wedding service in Canada in 2002 the first same-sex union featured in the wedding pages of The New York Times and promised even grander festivities if they eventually gain the right to marry in New Jersey. (CBS News)
A union of cultures Feb 11, 2007
During the wedding, the couple stood under a chuppah (a Jewish wedding canopy) sewn by Kym's mother out of patches donated by members of the wedding party ... Several years ago, she was part of a band playing at an Irish Jewish wedding at an Edgartown hotel. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
