Set 9 Flashcards

1
Q

Translate Veshamru (prayer from the Siddur).

A

And the children of Israel shall keep the Shabbat, to make the Shabbat throughout their generations as an everlasting covenant.

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2
Q

Why is the wedding day considered like Yom Kippur for Bride and Groom?

A

It is a personal day of atonement for the bride and groom, where they can start their lives together with a clean slate.

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3
Q

What does a Huppah represent?

A

The home that the couple will build together; a symbol of the tent of Abraham, open and welcoming.

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4
Q

Why do we break a glass at the end of a wedding ceremony?

A

To remember the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem even during our happiest moments.

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5
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What is a Ketubah?

A

A Jewish marriage contract that outlines the rights and responsibilities of the groom, in relation to the bride.

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6
Q

How many witnesses sign a Ketubah?

A

Two witnesses.

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7
Q

In the context of the wedding ceremony, what is Yichud?

A

A period of seclusion for the bride and groom immediately after the wedding ceremony.

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8
Q

How many blessings comprise the second part of a wedding ceremony?

A

Seven blessings, called Sheva Brachot.

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