Orthodox Jewish Weddings
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The Orthodox Jews are the strictest. Orthodox rabbis will not marry an inter-faith couple -- it’s usually required that the non-Jewish person converts to Judaism.
Judaism considers marriage to be the ideal state of personal existence; a man without a wife, or a woman without a husband, is considered incomplete. (Babylonian Talmud - Yebomoth 62b)
Judaism considers marriage to be the ideal state of personal existence; a man without a wife, or a woman without a husband, is considered incomplete. (Babylonian Talmud - Yebomoth 62b)
Special Terms Used in an Orthodox Jewish Wedding
At an Orthodox Jewish wedding, men and women dance in separate circles.
The world of Jewish weddings can be extremely confusing. Unfortunately, it's not just a matter of the differences between Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox Jewish weddings. The range of authentic Jewish traditions and customs that couples incorporate into their weddings is staggering, especially when you consider all of the variations.
At an Orthodox Jewish wedding, the ketubah is signed by two witnesses who are not related to the bride and groom. This traditional Aramaic text was conceived about 2000 years ago, and it discusses the groom's financial obligations to his bride, as well as his obligation to provide her with conjugal rights and all her needs.
Kippot (plural of kippah) are worn by Orthodox Jewish men at all times, and by men (and often women) during synagogue prayer within more liberal Jewish communities. The kippah is meant to remind Jewish people of God watching over them. The groom traditionally wears a white kippah at his wedding.
A rabbi is often the officiant at a Jewish wedding -- almost always at an Orthodox wedding -- but this is not required. Sometimes a hazzan, or cantor (who chants the prayers during Jewish services), will officiate.
A rabbi is often the officiant at a Jewish wedding -- almost always at an Orthodox wedding -- but this is not required. Sometimes a hazzan, or cantor (who chants the prayers during Jewish services), will officiate.
Planning your Orthodox Jewish wedding
It is forbidden to get married in the 49 days between the moveable feasts of Passover and Pentecost, and during three weeks between July and August. It is also forbidden to marry on the Sabbath or on festival days. If you want to get married on a Saturday, the ceremony is not allowed to begin earlier than two hours after sundown.
At the giving of the ring the groom (chatan) makes a declaration
"You are consecrated to me, through this ring, according to the religion of Moses and Israel ."
Traditionally there is no verbal response on the part of the bride. She accepts the ring on her right index finger, and closes her hand, signifying acceptance.
From the strictest to the most liberal Jewish weddings, though, it is tradition for the bride and groom to be lifted up on chairs and danced around, each holding an end of the same handkerchief -- linking them together.
Orthodox Jewish Wedding Judaism: The Jewish denomination which strictly adheres to the laws of the Torah (the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible) and the Talmud (ancient Jewish law texts). Orthodox Jewish weddings, as with most any Orthodox Jewish ceremony, is subject to detailed laws and procedures.
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At an Orthodox Jewish wedding, men and women dance in separate circles.
The world of Jewish weddings can be extremely confusing. Unfortunately, it's not just a matter of the differences between Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox Jewish weddings. The range of authentic Jewish traditions and customs that couples incorporate into their weddings is staggering, especially when you consider all of the variations.
At an Orthodox Jewish wedding, the ketubah is signed by two witnesses who are not related to the bride and groom. This traditional Aramaic text was conceived about 2000 years ago, and it discusses the groom's financial obligations to his bride, as well as his obligation to provide her with conjugal rights and all her needs.
Kippot (plural of kippah) are worn by Orthodox Jewish men at all times, and by men (and often women) during synagogue prayer within more liberal Jewish communities. The kippah is meant to remind Jewish people of God watching over them. The groom traditionally wears a white kippah at his wedding.
A rabbi is often the officiant at a Jewish wedding -- almost always at an Orthodox wedding -- but this is not required. Sometimes a hazzan, or cantor (who chants the prayers during Jewish services), will officiate.
A rabbi is often the officiant at a Jewish wedding -- almost always at an Orthodox wedding -- but this is not required. Sometimes a hazzan, or cantor (who chants the prayers during Jewish services), will officiate.
Planning your Orthodox Jewish wedding
It is forbidden to get married in the 49 days between the moveable feasts of Passover and Pentecost, and during three weeks between July and August. It is also forbidden to marry on the Sabbath or on festival days. If you want to get married on a Saturday, the ceremony is not allowed to begin earlier than two hours after sundown.
At the giving of the ring the groom (chatan) makes a declaration
"You are consecrated to me, through this ring, according to the religion of Moses and Israel ."
Traditionally there is no verbal response on the part of the bride. She accepts the ring on her right index finger, and closes her hand, signifying acceptance.
From the strictest to the most liberal Jewish weddings, though, it is tradition for the bride and groom to be lifted up on chairs and danced around, each holding an end of the same handkerchief -- linking them together.
Orthodox Jewish Wedding Judaism: The Jewish denomination which strictly adheres to the laws of the Torah (the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible) and the Talmud (ancient Jewish law texts). Orthodox Jewish weddings, as with most any Orthodox Jewish ceremony, is subject to detailed laws and procedures.
Does Jewish Law allow for a Cohen to marry a convert?
Rabbi Shraga Simmons is asked if Jewish Law allows a Cohen to marry a convert...Read
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Did you know? The Hebrew word for man is EISH, which is spelled Aleph - Yud - Shin.
The Hebrew word for woman is EISHA, which is spelled Aleph - Shin - Hay.
The letters Yud and Hay combine to form the Hebrew name for God.
Removing the letters Yud and Hay (God) from the words EISH and EISHA, leaves the letters Aleph and Shin. Aleph and Shin spell ESH, which is the word for fire.
The Hebrew word for woman is EISHA, which is spelled Aleph - Shin - Hay.
The letters Yud and Hay combine to form the Hebrew name for God.
Removing the letters Yud and Hay (God) from the words EISH and EISHA, leaves the letters Aleph and Shin. Aleph and Shin spell ESH, which is the word for fire.