Rabbis back controversial move to allow ceremonies under symbolic canopy
In a controversial break with centuries of tradition, some British Jews will be permitted to marry non-Jews under a chuppah, a symbolic canopy, from next weekend.
Liberal Judaism will allow the pioneering mixed-faith ceremonies following unanimous support from its rabbis. The new policy will come into effect from the festival of Simchat Torah, which starts at sunset on Saturday, 10 October. Until now in the UK, only two Jewish people could have a marriage ceremony or rabbinical blessing under a chuppah.
