Jewish_Weddings

Jewish Weddings Jewish Weddings 1.God created the first man, Adam, and the first woman, Eve, from one body. Marriage returns us to oneness. Men and women become complete through marriage. Judaism sees marriage as a fusion of the souls, a partnership for life. 2.The ketubah, or marriage contract, must be signed before the wedding can begin. The rabbi explains the terms of the ketubah to the groom. The groom agrees to be bound by the terms of the ketubah by the symbolic act of holding the corner of a handkerchief which the rabbi extends to him. Then the witnesses sign the ketubah. The ketubah specifies the mutual obligations of the bride and groom. At one time, this marriage contract gave the bride important legal protection. Today, the purpose of the ketubah is to remind the couple of their moral responsibilities to each other. "Be my wife in accordance with the law of Moses and Israel. I will work for you; I will honor, support and maintain you, as it becomes Jewish husbands who work for their wives, honoring and supporting them faithfully...." 3.Before going to the chuppah, some grooms will veil the bride. This is always an exciting part of the wedding because it is groom, bride, wedding, marriage, ketubah, wine, ring, chuppah, right, jewish, glass, tradition, seven, rabbi, day, ceremony, yaacov, under, traditional, time, daughter, contract, benedictions, before, after, work, terms, symbolizes, should, second, rachel, over, must, make, lavon, hand