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 ...

From the marriage contract to breaking the glass under the chuppah, many Jewish couples adapt their weddings to celebrate gender equality Traditional Jewish weddings share one key aspect with ...

In 12th-century Cairo, a man and woman were getting married – for the second time. This time, the bride had conditions: Her mother would live with them, and her husband was not to strike or degrade ...

“It’s the largest Hebrew manuscript collection assembled since the early 20th century,” said one scholar. (JTA) — The National Library of Israel has announced the acquisition of 60,000 Yemenite Jewish ...

Perhaps one of the most important places where feminism and marriage equality have reshaped traditions is in the “ketubah,” or Jewish marriage contract. A traditional ketubah is a simple legal ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Traditional Jewish weddings share one key aspect with traditional Christian weddings. Historically, the ceremony was essentially a transfer of property: A woman went from being the ...