Jewish Marriage Flashcards
Difference between forced and arranged marriage
Arranged marriage is entered in freely and forced is not and it is illegal
What is the badeken
The veiling of the kallah (bride) by the chatan (groom)
Ceremony that happens before the main service
What does the badeken symbolise
That the groom is marrying the bride for her soul/ inner beauty and not external looks
Modesty
Where does the badeken occur
Side room in synagogue/ venue
Limited people
What does the rabbi check with the chatan (groom) before the kallah is veiled
That it is the lady he would like to marry
During the marriage ceremony what do the bride and groom stand under
A canopy
The canopy is open on all sides- what does this symbolise
Welcoming all guests in
The kallah and chatan are usually escorted to the chuppah by who
Their respective parents
Under the chuppah who circles who x amount of times
The kallah circles the chatan 7 times
What does the circling 7x symbolise
God created world in 7 days
Bride is building their new life together
Showing their everlasting love
The ceremony beneath the chuppah
Rabbi recites blessing over cup of wine- couple given a sip from cup
Groom places wedding band on brides finger
Ketubah read aloud
Nisu’in- recitation of 7 blessings (sheva branchot)
Bride and groom sip wine
Groom stamps on glass- smashing under foot
What is the ketubah
Marriage document
Sets out husbands obligations and duties
Who is the ketubah given to
Wife
To look after during their marriage
What does the ketubah symbolise
Legal and moral commitment
Spiritual union
What follows the ketubah
Recital of 7 prayers/ blessings by the rabbi
