Jewish Wedding Blog
03 Feb 2015
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THE RING CEREMONY One of the centerpieces of the traditional Jewish wedding is the bestowal of a ring by the groom on his bride. This constitutes the fulfillment of an essential component of the Jewish...
Read more → 05 Jan 2015
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BREAKING THE GLASS Perhaps the most iconic moment in a Jewish wedding is the smashing of a glass at its conclusion. Historically this was done by the groom, although in many contemporary weddings...
Read more → 25 Nov 2014
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YICHUD Yichud refers to the seclusion of the bride and groom after their wedding. Immediately after the glass is smashed under the chuppah, the couple leave together and go into a private room...
Read more → 28 Oct 2014
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THE CHUPPAH The chuppah is the canopy under which all Jewish weddings are performed. It is composed of a piece of fabric held up by four poles; the poles are sometimes fixed in place, and sometimes...
Read more → 08 Sep 2014
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THE KRENZEL/MEZINKA - DANCE OF THE LAST CHILD The krenzel is the celebratory dance which is traditionally performed at weddings when the last child in a family is married. It honors parents who have...
Read more → 07 Jul 2014
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THE NUPTIAL CEREMONY The second major component of a Jewish wedding is the nisuin, the official marriage ceremony. It consists of the following: 1. Although not mandatory, the officiant will often...
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