Judaism Marriage Flashcards
process
kiddushin (betrothal)
nisuin (full fledged marriage)
kiddushin
matchmaker and bershert aufruf mikvah ketubah veiling chuppah circling blessings ring
matchmaker and bershert
only orthodox
soulmate, they become
aufruf
invitation to come forward in synogogue to recite blessing
orthodox only men
progressive both
hard candy is thrown - joyous sweet
honour
mikvah
bride attends purification bath
spiritual purification
and ready for the groom
ketubah
contractual agreement
stipulates marriage woh sexual relationships
veiling
groom veils bride
jacob and leah
chuppah
canopy where they will be married
four pillars, home
open sided open to community
continuous of faith
circling
bride circles groom 7 times
- 7 layers of the soul
- creation days
blessings
two: wine and betrothal
thanks for wine in gods creation
blessed couple for god
ring
“be sanctified to me with this ring in accordance to the laws of moses and israel”
belief of monatry exchange
nisuin
reading ketubah
sheva brakot
breaking glass
yihud
reading of ketubah
contract of marriage read to community
marriage involves community, informs
and accountability
sheva brakot
7 blessing, unveil
reciting in presence of 10 men from synogogue
god is praised
break glass
recall the destruction of temple
brings to mind suffering within celebration
yihud
couple go to private room
breaking fast
moment together before celebration
significance to individual
mitzvot structure to life religiously commitment to other the home a way of holiness ceremony bashert
mitzvot
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”
structure to life religiously
welcoming in shabbat
commitment to other
new responsibilities
personal relationship
the home
“little sanctuary” izekual
responsible for children’s faith developement
way of holiness
way of fidelity and renewing the covenant with god and fulfilling mitzvot
ceremony
7 blessings
reminder of blessing for people and creations
bashert
reminds an individual of gods provinence in life
significance to community
mitzvot structure ketubah chuppah blessings
mitzvot
idea of israel being faithful
support
structure
health of community
jewish society structure
ketubah
community knows and supports couple
hold couple accountable
chuppah
community shared identity in the faith transmission in the “little sanctuary”
family preserve traditions of practice
jewish family is foundational unit in society
blessings
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
