Hachnosos Kallah as Reality TV
I'm not sure how I feel about that. This was posted on one of the email lists:
Regina and Emil have always dreamed of having a traditional Jewish wedding, but they do not have the resources to have their dream become a reality. JEC & Birthright Israel NEXT, NY is searching for people to donate talents and services for their wedding! If we work together, we can perform one of the biggest mitzvahs in Judaism – to help a couple a get married!
Do you make a mean butter cream frosting cake? Are you a make-up maven willing to prep a bride for her wedding day? Whatever your contribution, you will be a part of making this celebration the first of its kind - the most creative & exciting event of the year.
We are looking for leads in the following categories:
Venue, Food (Cake, Caterer), Wine & Spirits
Flowers (Centerpieces, Chuppah, Bouquets)
Music (Band, Celebrity Singer)
Décor (Linens, Napkins, Tables, Chairs, Candles)
Attire (Wedding Dress, Bridesmaid Dresses, Tuxedos, Shoes)
Print Shop (Programs, Invitations, Ketuba), Favors
Photography (Photographer, Videographers)
The entire planning process will be filmed and shown online in a series of "webisodes" for the first ever JEC & Birthright Israel NEXT Reality show. Thousands of people will tune in to watch the wedding process.
If you are able to help with any of the aspects above please contact us at weddings@birthrightisraelnextny.com
Regina and Emil have always dreamed of having a traditional Jewish wedding, but they do not have the resources to have their dream become a reality. JEC & Birthright Israel NEXT, NY is searching for people to donate talents and services for their wedding! If we work together, we can perform one of the biggest mitzvahs in Judaism – to help a couple a get married!
Do you make a mean butter cream frosting cake? Are you a make-up maven willing to prep a bride for her wedding day? Whatever your contribution, you will be a part of making this celebration the first of its kind - the most creative & exciting event of the year.
We are looking for leads in the following categories:
Venue, Food (Cake, Caterer), Wine & Spirits
Flowers (Centerpieces, Chuppah, Bouquets)
Music (Band, Celebrity Singer)
Décor (Linens, Napkins, Tables, Chairs, Candles)
Attire (Wedding Dress, Bridesmaid Dresses, Tuxedos, Shoes)
Print Shop (Programs, Invitations, Ketuba), Favors
Photography (Photographer, Videographers)
The entire planning process will be filmed and shown online in a series of "webisodes" for the first ever JEC & Birthright Israel NEXT Reality show. Thousands of people will tune in to watch the wedding process.
If you are able to help with any of the aspects above please contact us at weddings@birthright
Comments
it re-enforces the myth that there is only one proper way to have a Jewish wedding and that includes all of the trapping that have and are sucking resources from the kehillah. My friends from right-wing Christian denominations have mastered the cake-and-punch wedding and I think it is time that we too promote a more modest standard.
It would be impossible to oppose Hachanasat Orchim because it is a mitzvah. But, I can't imagine chazal recognizing the mitzvah in the way it gets practiced today. The entire mitzvah seems to have turned into a way to beg.
I know how I feel about it -- this is a lack of understanding of what a wedding should be about.