Set 9 Flashcards
Translate Veshamru (prayer from the Siddur).
And the children of Israel shall keep the Shabbat, to make the Shabbat throughout their generations as an everlasting covenant.
Why is the wedding day considered like Yom Kippur for Bride and Groom?
It is a personal day of atonement for the bride and groom, where they can start their lives together with a clean slate.
What does a Huppah represent?
The home that the couple will build together; a symbol of the tent of Abraham, open and welcoming.
Why do we break a glass at the end of a wedding ceremony?
To remember the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem even during our happiest moments.
What is a Ketubah?
A Jewish marriage contract that outlines the rights and responsibilities of the groom, in relation to the bride.
How many witnesses sign a Ketubah?
Two witnesses.
In the context of the wedding ceremony, what is Yichud?
A period of seclusion for the bride and groom immediately after the wedding ceremony.
How many blessings comprise the second part of a wedding ceremony?
Seven blessings, called Sheva Brachot.
