Mindless Sophistication Events

12/24/2024

Happy Chanukah, Merry Christmas, and have a blessed Kwanzaa! And, an extra shout-out to anyone having a birthday during the holiday season. https://youtu.be/FoIwtDVd0FI?si=NRnyktb39Ae2FGb-

Please note that due to an unimaginable anti-Semitic incident, Mindless Sophistication has lost access to ALL our email addresses and websites. We're not going to let this ruin our holiday season, though. Our next steps are being evaluated; until then, our sister agency, Simcha Travel, is fully functional, and you can contact us using Simcha Travel's contact information. Thank you for understanding.

As we Jews have been saying for centuries: THEY TRIED TO KILL US, WE SURVIVED, LET'S EAT! Happy Holidays, everyone. 😁

Celebrate the spirit of Hanukkah with this new arrangement of "Tomorrow" from ANNIE. Featuring Broadway star Julie Benko, internationally renowned cantor Azi...

09/10/2024

You already know Virgin Voyages as an incredible option for elegant, luxurious honeymoons. But what about an elegant, luxurious honeymoon, wedding ceremony, and family trip all rolled into one? Starting in summer 2025, Virgin Voyages is going to allow Sailors to Tie the Knot onboard their award-winning lady ships. When Sailors Tie the Knot with Virgin Voyages, it’s not just a wedding. It’s a life-changing adventure at sea not only for them, but also their guests. Bookings open fall 2024. Stay tuned for more.

05/01/2024

The folks at Israel Unpacked did a great job explaining how diverse Jewish weddings are. https://youtu.be/og0XlJFnT2s?si=CFgviUdNzOagnu_w

While Ashkenazi and Sephardic weddings share the same basic framework, customs among the two groups vary widely. From the Shabbat Chatan to the mikvah (ritua...