Jewish Weddings Flashcards
What is the wedding considered?
A personal Yom kippur holy day
Why is the wedding the holiest day?
Their past mistakes are forgiven As they merge into a new soul
What day are weddings on?
Sunday
What happens next
The rabbi arrives to the synagogue
Where does the wedding happen under?
The chuppah to symbolise the home to be shared
What is Jewish for groom?
Chatan
What is Jewish for wife.
Kallah
What does the wedding begin with?
A reading from the scriptures, then rings are exchanged
What is on the table?
A bottle of wine and a glass
What is the wine for?
A symbol of there shared joy
What is the symbolism of the glass?
To stamp of so no vessel can hold the live they have for each other
What is the ring made of!
Plain gold not embelishments
What is the marriage document called?
The ketubah
What happens after the dance?
They are lifted on chairs
