The Jewish Ketubah
Traditional Hebrew wedding ceremonies begin with the bride and groom signing a marriage contract, called the Ketubah. The agreement, which once assured the bride’s legal status, states the expectations and duties of the couple once they are married. This beautiful, ornate document will be framed and displayed in the couples’ home.
After the couple [...]
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Jewish Wedding Traditions
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What’s a Chuppah?
Jewish weddings traditionally involve a chuppah, which covers the couple during the ceremony. This canopy symbolizes the home the couple will build. It’s important to note that all chuppahs have open sides, to represent how Sarah and Abraham welcomed their friends and family into their open-air tented home.
If portable, the chuppah can [...]
