Why the Glass has to Die — By Ben
Is there any Jewish custom that is as recognized as the breaking of the glass? The obligatory wedding ritual seems to be the punchline to any film or TV wedding […]
Category Archives: Posts by Ben
Bedikas Chametz: Search and Destroy — By Ben
Jews around the world are scrambling to get ready for Pesach, the most stressful of all the Jewish holidays. For the uninitiated, Passover (as the holiday is also known) is […]
The Bride’s Throne — By Ben (and others)
As a whole, the Jewish wedding is divided into three prominent sections: pre-wedding, the wedding ceremony itself, and the after festivities. In my last post, I discussed the groom’s place […]
Ketubah – The Original Prenup! — By Ben
Continuing along with the Marriage series, this week I’d like to explore the unromantic ritual known as the Ketubah (or Kesubah if you’re Ashkenazi). Prior to the chuppah ceremony, the […]
The Last Lap of a Single Woman — By Ben
First off, I would like to thank everyone who read last week’s 500th post BUYING A WIFE? As I’m refocusing my posts to cover for the next while to cover […]
#500 – Buying a Wife? — By Ben
First off, I’d like to acknowledge that this is SixDegreesOfKosherBacon’s 500th blog post. Marc and I started this blog in April of 2015 and have made posts, with the help […]
Coincidence, Mourning, & God’s Name — By Ben
There are many things in my life I have to be thankful for. Health, love, and family, to name a few. But there are few things I treasure more than […]
The Days of Christmas Fast — By Ben
I must confess, I’ve always loved the Christmas season. I like the songs, the lights, the flavored coffees, the sales! I love Home Alone, A Christmas Carol, and A Nightmare […]
A Chanukah Covid Test — By Ben
It is Wednesday morning and I’m sitting in the lobby of my doctor’s office waiting to be called for a rapid antigen test. Though I’ve only been sitting for about […]
Vayeitzei — Is it about the Thanks or the Giving? — By Ben
I don’t host much. I live in a studio apartment, with a tiny table/desk and most of my meals are cooked on a George Foreman grill . Clearly, I haven’t […]
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