marriage in judaism Flashcards
1
Q
what is the jewish marriage ceremony know as ?
A
The Kiddushin.
2
Q
where does the ceremony normally take place ?
A
in the synagogue under a wedding canopy.
3
Q
what is the wedding canopy known as ?
A
A Huppah.
4
Q
what does the groom do to represent a sad event in history for jews ?
A
breaking of glass underfoot.
5
Q
how many blessings does the rabbi recite over the couple ?
A
seven.
6
Q
what does everyone shout when the groom crushes the glass ?
A
“Mazel tov !” which means “congratulations”.
