Jewish Marriage

As part of its ongoing effort to build a strong and dynamic Jewish future, CTN pays special attention to the needs of young Jewish couples, looking to get married and begin to build their Jewish homes and Jewish families. As Jewish tradition has emphasized for thousands of years, as important as synagogues and schools are, it is only through strong Jewish homes that Judaism is built and the Jewish future guaranteed.

Among the many programs we offer to Jewish couples, are marriage enhancement classes and seminars, featuring lectures and workshops by world renowned Rabbis and therapists. For information about upcoming events, or if you would like to host a Jewish couples workshop in your home for yourself and some friends, please contact us.

In addition, CTN’s Director of Bridal Education, Esti Deutsch, has helped hundreds of Jewish brides of all backgrounds and all levels of observance, access the beauty and the depth of Jewish tradition over the past twenty years. Her presentation of Jewish teachings about the relationship between husbands and wives as well as the deeper meaning and traditional practice of the mikva, have helped many Jewish couples discover new levels of fulfillment in their marriage – personal as well spiritual.

If you or someone you know is a Jewish bride or wife, interested in exploring this beautiful tradition and enhancing your marriage, please contact Esti at esti@torahnetwork.org

What Jewish Women are saying about the CTN Marriage Classes:

"I really did not know what to expect, since I did not come from a religious family. I was a little nervous about it, but Esti put me at ease immediately. She taught all the information that I needed to know to prepare for the Mikvah and the different aspects of the wedding ceremony throughout our meetings. She did this in a way which made me feel comfortable to ask any and all questions. I enjoyed our meetings so much that I ended up staying at her house till late at night. We discussed what was important in a relationship and how to help a marriage endure the test of time which is eventually the ultimate purpose of these meetings, but I also have gained a wonderful friend and confidant as well as a new insight into Judaism.

My husband and I very much cherish our relationship with Rabbi Doni and Esti. My Mikvah and wedding turned out to be very sacred and I thank Esti for her enlightenment."

Andrea Allouche
Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago

"I met Esti Deutsch … at a time in my life when I was seeking more spiritual meaning; for some time, I had been gripped by a strong but elusive feeling that I needed some kind of connection to G-d. I had found a book of moving essays about the mikvah, and after much consideration and with some trepidation, I decided to try it … With incredible kindness and warmth, Esti guided me through the laws of observing Taharat Hamishpacha. Our first "classes" together were over the phone, as I lived far away and could not easily come to meet her. But those beautiful, heartfelt conversations were the beginning of a wonderful friendship, one which has truly changed my life. I ultimately not only began going to the mikvah, but I joined one of Rebbetzin Deutsch's formal bridal classes, and I found that she could likewise connect to and inspire a whole group of women together.

Her lectures would weave together the Jewish laws and the underlying philosophy of their observance, and would show both the beauty and the wisdom of the mitzvah she was preparing us to undertake. I had never meant for things to end up like this, of course. I was just going to try out the mikvah and see how it felt. But instead, I fell in love with Judaism and with the depth that it brought to my life."

Dr. Miriam Singer, M.D., Ph.D.
Physician, Dallas, Texas

"A friend of mine suggested that I take a Jewish bridal class before I got married. This was the best advice I was ever given! I met with Esti a few times in her home and she reviewed with me the beautiful Jewish philosophy of marriage. It was such a special way to begin our marriage; to know how our tradition values and guides us in marriage in such a holy way. Esti's warmth and passion for what she is teaching is contagious. I couldn't imagine a better wedding gift!"

Helena Cohen
Stay at Home Mom