I friend from middle school invited me to her cousins wedding in Jerusalem. She told me we couldn't sit together because it’s an orthodox (Jewish) wedding and the men and women are separated. I decided it would be an interesting experience and went. Interesting it was-- but for me it was not. The service was very short but was not very inclusive.. all the men praying for a few minutes around the bride and groom, women and men divided standing around. After food and dancing which was fine. I chose to stay a spectator. I sat next to a British orthodox guy and I asked him alot of questions, for ex... why do the religious not get tattoos but smoke cigarettes, difference between orthodox and Hassidic.... It was good to talk with this knowledgeable mate and his noticeably English accent was fun. Between buses and walking it took me a long time to get to and from the event. Jerusalem is on no sort of grid so buses take a long time and go slow. I think I want an alternative non-religious wedding outside in a beautiful place with shade, not now though. The bride at this wedding was 20 and the groom was 22.
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