Orthodox couples opt for illegal halachic weddings

Times of Israel – Dissatisfied by old school patriarchy, many modern religious couples are marrying outside the Israeli rabbinate

Alternative TA wedding to mark Tu Be’av

Jerusalem Post – Event to demonstrate against current marriage situation in Israel

Advocates for secular marriage use Tu Be’Av to highlight their struggle

Jerusalem Post – More than 300,000 Israelis can’t get married here they don’t have sufficient proof they are Jewish.

Pluralistic rabbis: In same-sex wedding, both can break glass

Jerusalem Post: The breaking of the glass is particularly pertinent to the homo-lesbian community