A gay couple in Winnipeg ties the knot in what is believed to be a first in Canada: a same-sex marriage performed at a conservative synagogue. The Shaarey Zedek synagogue is one of the oldest in Western Canada and is known for its strong ties to tradition.
Arthur Blankstein told CBC News Friday, on the eve of his ceremony, that while the event will be historic it will also be like any other wedding ceremony.
“There’s nothing like being in a room full of family and friends and declaring to everybody that you love another person and that’s the person you want to live with,” Blankstein said.
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