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In Depth Readings
The tena'im are the official agreements between the bride and groom, traditionally written up in a contract. Read the reasons, legal minutiae, and various customs surrounding the tena'im
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The rules and customs regarding who is eligible to escort the bride and groom to the chupah.
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A Jewish marriage is finalized when the groom ushers his bride beneath his chupah. But what exactly is the legal definition ofchupah?
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The Jewish marriage is a two-stage process. What is the legal and mystical significance of these two stages?
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The ring plays a very important role in the wedding ceremony, serving as the object through which the betrothal is effected.
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The halachic reason why Jews do not have Double Ring ceremonies beneath the chupah.
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Who is qualified to serve as a witness at a Jewish wedding?
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The Ketubah outlines the obligations of the husband towards his bride. What are these obligations?
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Jewish customs, traditions, and perspective for second weddings.
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Joy which isn’t shared with a “new face” (“panim chadashot”) lacks a certain excitement. It is therefore necessary to “freshen” the joy and happiness of the newlyweds...
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Why does the bride walk in a circle around the groom? Why do we specifically use a ring in the ceremony? Read the answers to some interesting wedding related questions.
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