The Creative Jewish Wedding Book: A Hands-On Guide to New & Old Traditions, Ceremonies & Celebrations

by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer, Kerry M. Olitzky (Foreword), Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell PhD (Preface)

Enrich your wedding with your own creative use of Jewish ritual and tradition. Wedding planning can be a stressful experience. Keeping track of all the details―deciding who to invite, choosing a caterer, arranging the reception―can sometimes lead to a couple forgetting about the bigger picture and the significance of this day in their A joyous occasion that should reflect not only your personality, but your values, as well. The Creative Jewish Wedding Book brings your complete wedding planning into focus. Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer helps you express your individuality and spirituality on your wedding day. Whether your plans are traditional or alternative, whether you are planning your first or second marriage, she provides the tools you need to look at and think about ritual and tradition in new and innovative ways. Inspiring and useful, The Creative Jewish Wedding Book can help you reclaim your wedding day from the whirlwind of details and bring out the honesty and integrity you desire in your wedding experience.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2004

About the author

Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer is an author, educator and writing teacher based in Philadelphia. Through her new venture 'Feed Your Spirit Writing,' she is now teaching online workshops focusing on writing for spiritual growth. Gabby holds a B.F.A. in Theatre and Creative Writing from Emerson College and an M.A. in Jewish Studies from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. Her most recent book The Little Gate Crasher is a memoir of her Great-Uncle, who overcame society’s prejudices about dwarfism to lead a remarkable life. Gabby has written for many publications and currently blogs on Medium. Sign up for her enews for writing resources and more at gabriellekaplanmayer.com.

Reviews

[Marian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good introduction of Jewish wedding with losts of suggestions for ceremony and prayers.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book!

[Stephenie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is VERY helpful for those of us who weren't brought up in a particularly observant home.