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The Chuppah: The bride and groom will be led to the chuppah, or wedding canopy, by their parents. The chuppah is a symbol of the new home the couple will build and share together. Reminiscent of Abraham’s tent in Biblical times, which was open on all four sides to warmly welcome guests, the chuppah is also open on all four sides. Parents and siblings will stand with the couple under the chuppah, acknowledging that this wedding is the union of two families.
Circling the Groom: When the bride reaches the chuppah, she will circle the groom seven times. By circling the groom, the bride is thought to be entering the seven sphere of her beloved’s soul. The circles can also be seen as an act that defines the new family circle – the bride has created a space that the couple will share and has separated herself from her parents.
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Kiddushin & Nissuin: The Jewish marriage ceremony has two basic components: kiddushin and nissuin, sanctification and marriage.
Kiddushin begins with two blessings: the first over the wine, and the second commanding the bride and groom to remain loyal to each other. Following these blessings the groom places a ring on the bride’s right index finger and says: “Behold you are consecrated to me, with this ring, according to the laws of Moses and Israel.” The Ketubah is then read aloud.
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