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10 questions linked to/from Intermarriage Attendance
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Attending a wedding in which a Jew would be marrying a non-Jew [duplicate]
I received invitation to attend my sister's wedding this December. However, this sister went off the derech many years ago, leaving Yiddishkeit and religion altogether behind. She is now an athiest, ...
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Why is it necessary to ask a Rabbi?
In various places on this site, including the FAQ, we have the following disclaimer:
Like Wikipedia, this site makes no guarantee of validity, and does not offer professional (particularly rabbinic)...
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How to explain to friends/family that one will not attend an intermarriage
Suppose a friend or family member becomes engaged to a non-Jew. For the sake of this question, also assume that a trusted rabbi has been consulted and he has ruled (after considering any relevant ...
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Attending a relative's non-Jewish wedding in a non-Jewish place of worship?
Could somebody attend his non-Jewish relatives' wedding ceremony if they are held, let's say, in a church or a Buddhist temple?
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Can an Orthodox Jew attend the Reform wedding of a close relative?
A Jew is marrying a non-Jew who converted in a Reform synagogue. The Chuppah will be held in a Reform synagogue and the party (dinner/dance) will be in a non-religious venue.
Is there any reason why ...
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Invited to Engagement of Girl intending to marry out: Attend/Not-attend?
We have recently been invited to an engagement of a Girl who intends marrying someone that is not Jewish. However, the girl and her family are related family members.
Firstly, is it permitted (in ...
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Is it permissible to go to a wedding of a gay Jewish couple?
Theoretical halachic question:
Can an orthodox Jew attend the wedding of a gay couple?
Does it matter if they are family?
Does it matter whether they are male or female?
Does it matter if they are ...
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Any restrictions for the Orthodox sister of a woman who has married a non-Jew?
If a Jewish woman marries a non-Jewish man and has children with him, are there any restrictions related to halacha or minhag on her [Orthodox] siblings' and their families' interactions with her, her ...
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Is it permitted to attend a non-Jewish wedding? [duplicate]
Is it permitted to attend a non-Jewish wedding? Assume for the purpose of this question that the wedding is occuring in a non-religious location (such as a hotel). If it is permitted to attend, is it ...
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Can one attend a wedding ceremony where one partner had a non-Orthodox conversion? [duplicate]
I am unfamiliar with the nuances of what occurs in a non-Orthodox conversion. However, I have heard from a few Orthodox rabbis and friends that a non-Orthodox conversion is "invalid" and the convert ...
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