Judaism Marriage

Question 1

process

Answer 1

kiddushin (betrothal)

nisuin (full fledged marriage)

Question 2

kiddushin

Answer 2

matchmaker and bershert
aufruf
mikvah
ketubah
veiling
chuppah
circling 
blessings
ring

Question 3

matchmaker and bershert

Answer 3

only orthodox

soulmate, they become

Question 4

aufruf

Answer 4

invitation to come forward in synogogue to recite blessing
orthodox only men
progressive both

hard candy is thrown - joyous sweet
honour

Question 5

mikvah

Answer 5

bride attends purification bath
spiritual purification
and ready for the groom

Question 6

ketubah

Answer 6

contractual agreement

stipulates marriage woh sexual relationships

Question 7

veiling

Answer 7

groom veils bride

jacob and leah

Question 8

chuppah

Answer 8

canopy where they will be married

four pillars, home
open sided open to community
continuous of faith

Question 9

circling

Answer 9

bride circles groom 7 times

• 7 layers of the soul
• creation days

Question 10

blessings

Answer 10

two: wine and betrothal

thanks for wine in gods creation
blessed couple for god

Question 11

ring

Answer 11

“be sanctified to me with this ring in accordance to the laws of moses and israel”

belief of monatry exchange

Question 12

nisuin

Answer 12

reading ketubah
sheva brakot
breaking glass
yihud

Question 13

reading of ketubah

Answer 13

contract of marriage read to community

marriage involves community, informs
and accountability

Question 14

sheva brakot

Answer 14

7 blessing, unveil

reciting in presence of 10 men from synogogue

god is praised

Question 15

break glass

Answer 15

recall the destruction of temple

brings to mind suffering within celebration

Question 16

yihud

Answer 16

couple go to private room
breaking fast
moment together before celebration

Question 17

significance to individual

Answer 17

mitzvot
structure to life religiously 
commitment to other 
the home 
a way of holiness
ceremony 
bashert

Question 18

mitzvot

Answer 18

fulfilled 
“it is not good for man to be alone”
companionship and intimacy 
“be fruitful and multiply”
continue of faith 
“the spirit will not rest in an unmarried man”

Question 19

structure to life religiously

Answer 19

welcoming in shabbat

Question 20

commitment to other

Answer 20

new responsibilities

personal relationship

Question 21

the home

Answer 21

“little sanctuary” izekual

responsible for children’s faith developement

Question 22

way of holiness

Answer 22

way of fidelity and renewing the covenant with god and fulfilling mitzvot

Question 23

ceremony

Answer 23

7 blessings

reminder of blessing for people and creations

Question 24

bashert

Answer 24

reminds an individual of gods provinence in life

Question 25

significance to community

Answer 25

mitzvot 
structure 
ketubah
chuppah 
blessings

Question 26

mitzvot

Answer 26

idea of israel being faithful

support

Question 27

structure

Answer 27

health of community

jewish society structure

Question 28

ketubah

Answer 28

community knows and supports couple

hold couple accountable

Question 29

chuppah

Answer 29

community shared identity in the faith transmission in the “little sanctuary”
family preserve traditions of practice
jewish family is foundational unit in society

Question 30

blessings

Answer 30

of god to israel
israel’s praise to god 
historical links to veiling and breaking of the glass 
care for those who are suffering 
link to broader community