Ever been at a gathering and something breaks accidentally and, at the sound of shattering glass everyone jokingly shouts “Mazal tov!”? It’s one of the most ironic reactions embedded into our Jewish culture – that the sound of breaking glass triggers a raucous shout of joy and celebration.

What a blessed, joyous first experience for my daughter, embracing her into the mitzvah of mikveh immersion in a manner that will hopefully connect her to Hashem - and her beloved – with warm, wonderous ties of happiness and holiness, for blessed decades of fertility to come. It was this very positive experience of hers – and of mine alongside her – that struck me painfully as so very much in contrast to my own tevilla experiences.

One of the first steps in preparing your child for marriage is your own honest evaluation of what your child’s marriage means to you.

Ways to help your child find a good hatan/kallah teacher.

Different ideas about what to pray for, when your child is getting married.

Essential insights for building a strong, lasting marriage to help decrease the divorce rate.