Definitions
The Marriage Process
Expression of Beliefs
Significance to Individual and Community
Mixed Bag
100

The marriage canopy under which the marriage rite of Judaism takes place.

What is Chuppah or Huppah?

100
On the day of the wedding, the bride and groom will do this until after the wedding ceremony is over.
What is "fast".
100
During Brit Milah, Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs, a blessing will be recited for: a life of Torah, Chuppah, and good deeds in order to...
What is to "live an ideal life in Judaism"?
100
The Ketubah (marriage contract) is also a symbol for the couples spiritual connection with...
What is "traditions and beliefs of Judaism"
100
In the orthodox marriage ceremony the sitting arrangements are...
What is men and women have to sit separately.
200
The marriage document that sets down the obligations and duties of the husband who signs and gives it to his bride.
What is the "ketubah"?
200
The marriage becomes official once the groom has given the bride this object.
What is ring (or coin in some cases).
200
It is believed that there is a third member of each partnership made in Jewish marriage. That is...
What is "God"
200
This reminds Jews of the contract between God and Abraham.
What is "the ring".
200
"One's love for God should parallel one's love for a spouse" was written by this 12 century Jewish philosopher.
Who is "Maimonides".
300
Name for the betrothal process.
What is the "Kiddushin"?
300
After the Ketubah is read out to the community, the "Sheva Brachot" (blessings) are recited by the rabbi or others chosen by the family. There are how many blessings?
What is 7.
300

This action serves as a reminder of the destruction of the first and second temples of Jerusalem.

What is the groom breaking the glass that is placed on the floor.

300
This act is very important aspect of continuing the religion from generation to generation for the Jewish community.
What is "the married couple producing (creating) children".
300
Refraining from marriage in Judaism is considered...
What is "unnatural".
400
The term for the time where the husband and wife are separated during the wife's menstrual cycle and no physical contact is permitted.
What is the "Nidah"?
400
For Orthodox Jews, the groom is called to do this on the Shabbat preceding the wedding.
What is "read from the Torah and receive a blessing"
400
"When a man is without a wife, he lives without joy, without blessing and without good" is stated where?
What is in the "Talmud"
400
The "bedekken" or vail worn by the bride is in commemoration of this person who first put on a veil when she saw her husband to be, Issac (Genesis 24:61-65)
Who is "Rebekah"
400
The marriage ceremony can not take place when?
What is on the Sabbath (Shabbat).
500
The name for the ritual bath taken by the bride within four days before the wedding for spiritual purification purposes.
What is the "Mikvah"?
500
The Chuppah is significant as it is a symbol for...
What is "the home to be shared by the couple"
500
Exodus 21:10 states that the husband is responsible for providing wis wife with three things.
What is "food, clothing and sexual relations"
500
The bride walking up to the groom in the Chuppah is a symbol of...
What is "Moses walking up to God on Mount Sinai"
500

Term for when the couple are escorted to a private room and left alone a few minutes to signify their new status of living together as husband and wife.

What is "Yichud"

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