From the marriage contract to breaking the glass under the chuppah, many Jewish couples adapt their weddings to celebrate gender equality
- Written by Samira Mehta, Associate Professor of Women and Gender Studies & Jewish Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
The ketubah is a binding document in Jewish law that traditionally spells out a groom's responsibilities toward his wife − but that many couples adapt to be more egalitarian.PowerSiege/iStock via Getty Images PlusTraditional Jewish weddings share one key aspect with traditional Christian weddings. Historically, the ceremony was essentially a...