Marriage Flashcards
According to Jews, Marriage is a Two-Step Process. What are the Stages and their Meanings?
- Betrothal (12 Months Before the Wedding Ceremony).
- The Wedding.
For Jews, Marriage is a Spiritual Bond, where Two Souls are Fused to Become ______.
One.
What is the Hebrew Word for ‘Betrothal’?
Kiddushin.
Traditionally, a Special Kiddushin Ceremony was Held a Year Before the ___________.
Wedding.
During the Year of Betrothal, the Couple Don’t Live Together, but they do Prepare for their Future _________ Together.
Lives.
During Betrothal, a Wedding Contract (____________) is Drawn Up. For Orthodox Jews, this Covers Aspects such as what?
Ketubah.
- Husband/Wife Duties.
- Conditions of Inheritance Upon Death.
- How the Children will be Supported.
For Reform Jews, the ____________ Usually Focuses on Spiritual Aspirations Rather than Legal Rights.
Ketubah.
At the Last Shabbat Service Before the Wedding, the Husband Takes Part in the Torah Blessing and Announces His Intention to _________.
Marry.
The Wedding Ceremony is Led by a _________ and Held Under a Canopy (____________), Symbolising the Couple’s Home.
Rabbi…Chuppah…
The Couple May Fast on their Wedding Day to Cleanse Themselves of ______.
Sin.
Reform Couples Usually Exchange _________.
Rings.
While the Groom Stands under the ____________ Facing Jerusalem, the Bride is Brought to Join Him by Her ___________.
Chuppah…Mother…
After the Betrothal Ceremony, the Marriage Contract is Signed in the Presence of _____________, then Read Out and Given to the _________.
Witnesses…Bride…
The Groom Breaks a Glass Under His Heel to Show __________ for the Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, Symbolising that in Life there is Hardship as Well as _______.
Regret…Joy…
