The significant practice of marriage in Judaism

Question 1

In Judaism, the ultimate yearning of a man is for what?

Answer 1

An equal, complementary partner

Question 2

In Judaism, the human person is complete when?

Answer 2

Both the male and female are joined together

Question 3

The importance of marriage is reflected in Genesis 2:24

Answer 3

“A man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh”

Question 4

The most important purposes of marriage are?

Answer 4

Companionship and procreation

Question 5

Kiddushin refers to?

Answer 5

The sanctification of a husband and wife in accordance and with the will of God

Question 6

In Jewish tradition, adherents continuously search for their…

Answer 6

Bashert (soulmate)

Question 7

Is marriage a duty for Jewish adherents?

Answer 7

Marriage is seen as a fundamental duty that fulfils one of the first biblical commandments

Question 8

What are the two stages to a Jewish Wedding?

Answer 8

1. Kiddushin - sanctification
2. Nisuin - elevation

Question 9

What is Kiddushin?

Answer 9

• A process in the wedding where the couple drinks form a cup of wine that is blessed by a rabbi.
• The rabbi will then recite blessings that praise God for the gift of marriage
• The groom places a ring on the bride’s finger.

Question 10

What is Nisuin?

Answer 10

• It is the sheva brachot (wedding blessing)
• Prayers that express gratitude for the gifts in life, asking God to grant the couple joy and peace
• Includes ‘The Seven Jewish Wedding Blessings’

Question 11

What is Yichud?

Answer 11

A process after the ceremony, were the husband and wife are escorted to a private room for a brief meal and conversation
- As a week before the wedding, the bride and groom are separated

Question 12

Add flashcard for each process of the wedding (table)

Question 13

What is Yom Kippur?

Answer 13

• Day of Atonement
• Jewish people seek to amend their sins and achieve reconciliation with God
• Marked by the absence of food, drinks, and sex