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Cory Booker has long embraced Jewish tradition. Now he has married a Jewish woman.

JL;DR SUMMARY Senator Cory Booker, known for his affinity with Jewish traditions, has married Alexis Lewis, a Jewish real estate professional, in an interfaith ceremony under a chuppah. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish TraditionsJewish CustomsInterfaith MarriageDemocratic PartyRabbi Shmuley BoteachUs SenateCory BookerAlexis LewisRabbi Matt GewirtzTorah Analysis

Places mentioned

East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
"Senator Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis attend the 2025 New Jersey Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at American Dream on Nov. 21, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey."
Newark, New Jersey, United States
"through his rise as mayor of Newark, New Jersey, into Congress and onto lists of Democratic potential presidential contenders."
Washington, D.C., Washington DC, United States
"married Alexis Lewis, a 38-year-old real estate professional from Washington, D.C., who until recently was living in Los Angeles."
Short Hills, New Jersey, United States
"Temple Bnai Jeshurun in Short Hills, New Jersey, was confirmed to have participated alongside Bookers pastor of nearly 30 years, Rev. David Jefferson Sr."
Los Angeles, California, United States
"who until recently was living in Los Angeles."
Arizona, United States
"Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, seen as another potential contender, is married to the former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who celebrated her bat mitzvah at 51 several years ago."

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