A Traditional Same-Sex Jewish Wedding Ceremony

This 27 page PDF document provides a thorough exploration of the issue of same-sex marriages in Judaism, as well as a step-by-step explanation of each part of the wedding with reference to changes that were made to the traditional ceremony. The appendix section provides the text of the Ante-nuptial Agreement, the T’nayim document, and the Ketubah. This detailed guide was written by Orrin Wolpert in preparation for his marriage to Mitchell Marcus. As practicing Jews, the couple attempted to balance between the commandments of the Torah and their right to live by them, regardless of their sexual orientation. This ceremony was shared on Ritualwell, a project of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College that provides a platform for creating new Jewish practices and observances.