Interfaith Marriage

Modern day marriages do not always follow tradition. A big part of marriage in the past was that both the bride and groom would be of the same faith, but this is no longer the case. People fall in love and faith does not often matter when this happens. The marriage between people of two faiths is no less special or joyous, and therefore it deserves to be treated with as much grace and excitement as any other.

Interfaith marriages can occur between two people of all faiths, but the most common ones prove to be Jewish-Christian Weddings. Most of these interfaith weddings will be a union between Jewish and Catholic partners. If this is the case the interfaith clergy will be there to discuss with you the entire process, which may seem new and complicated.

Interfaith marriages have some traditional rituals that you may or may not wish to follow. One of these is the ancient signing of a ketubah. It is a document that was initially written in Aramaic, which was the language most widely spoken in the time of Jesus Christ. The document essentially outlines the responsibilities of a man towards his wife, and grants the rights of the woman in the marriage. For interfaith marriages, you can adjust the text as you wish so that it fits in better with marriages and relationships of the modern day. Ketubahs these days are seen as artwork and memorabilia, and once the ceremony is over it is not unusual to frame it and place it where you see fit in your new home. Searching for the ideal ketubah can be an enjoyable process.