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Babov Offers Cash Incentives for Smaller Sheva Brachot Celebrations
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 20, 2026
What happened
Bobov’s Chaim Shel Shalom committee is pushing families to dramatically cut the cost of weekday sheva brachot by holding them at home with only the bride and groom, starting Rosh Chodesh Elul. The first 60 families to comply will get a $1,500 credit, and the couple will receive a $500 gift card.
- 01Bobov is promoting smaller weekday sheva brachot celebrations to ease wedding expenses.
- 02The plan starts on Rosh Chodesh Elul and is only a recommendation.
- 03First 60 families get a $1,500 credit, and the couple gets a $500 gift card.
- 04Bobov rabbis said no special minyan is needed for weekday sheva brachot.
- 05A survey found most families view current celebrations as an unbearable financial burden.
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