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What is a Jewish wedding?
A Jewish wedding is a wedding ceremony performed according to Jewish laws and/or customs. For a great summary and guide to the Jewish Wedding see related links down below. It covers: The wedding day The Chupah - canopy Blessings of Betrothal - Kiddushin Giving the ring Ketubah (Marriage Contract) The Seven Blessings Breaking the Glass
Does the Jewish wedding include challah besides wine?
No. The wine is an intrinsic component of the wedding, being associated with the group of seven blessings recited under the canopy during the ceremony. But the wine is not understood as beginning a meal at that time. The conclusion of the ceremony is typically followed by a festive meal that begins with the blessing over bread, often recited over a large, ornate challah.
What are the Jewish wedding vows?
Jews don't exactly have vows. They have mostly blessings.
What are the religious features of a jewish wedding?
The huppah canopy The seven blessings, recited over a cup of wine The Hebrew declaration of betrothal The reading of the Ketubah (marriage contract) in Aramaic The traditional breaking of a glass The fact that the traditional ceremony only has one ring, not two
What are the four key features of a jewish wedding and what can they teach people?
Chuppah (wedding canopy) Kethubah (marriage contract) Seven blessings "Behold you are betrothed to me..."
What is the blessing over the turkey?
At a kosher meal in the home of an observant Jewish family, every meal begins with the blessing "hamotzi", expressing gratitude for food to meet our needs and recited over bread. No additional blessings are recited over individual items during the meal.
What is the nisuin?
"Nisuin" is the formal religious Jewish ceremony, consisting of seven blessings that speak of the fruit of the vine, creation, humanity, the survival of the Jewish people, the Land of Israel, the joy of marriage, and the happiness of the bride and groom. These blessings convey the protection that the bride and groom will provide each other in marriage, and also represent the new family circle they are creating. The seven blessings are recited over a cup of wine.
Can a Jewish groom wear a skull cap and prayer shawl?
Most traditionally, the groom would wear the skull cap during a Jewish wedding. In certain Jewish communities the prayer shawl is draped over the bride and groom while they are under the Chuppa (wedding canopy).
What is different about Jewish wedding ceremonies?
In a Christian wedding the groom usually waits up front and the bride walks down the aisle. In Jewish weddings the whole wedding party including the Rabbi walks down the aisle at some point during the procession. Christian vowsare recited by the bride and groom, in Jewish weddings the vows are recorded elsehwere and then read by a guest or membe of the Clergy. There are fery few differences in the reception.
What are the signs in a Jewish wedding?
There are no "signs" in a Jewish wedding.
What prayers are said on Hanukkah?
Go to this website: http://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/103874/jewish/Blessings.htmThat site will tell you the prayers in Hebrew and English - plus they are recited verbally.Answer:Al Hanisim, Hallel, and the blessings over the menorah.
What are wedding rituals?
There are many Jewish wedding rituals. Ranging from certain blessings that are given to the kind of ring that is given. But since there is so much about it, I will direct you to a site that has a lot of info on the subject. See Related links
