The Chuppah
What is a chuppah?
A wedding canopy
What do we break at a Jewish wedding?
A glass
What is a ketubah?
A marriage contract
What are the Seven Blessings called in Hebrew?
Sheva Brachot
What dance is done at Jewish weddings?
The Hora
Why is the chuppah open?
To welcome people
What do guests shout after the glass is broken?
Mazel Tov!
Who signs the ketubah?
The couple and 2 witnesses
Who says the blessings?
Rabbi and or guests
Dance the hora...
Circle dance with going in and out and clapping.
How many poles hold up a chuppah?
4
Why do we break a glass?
To remember that the world is not perfect.
What does the ketubah promise?
Love, Respect
What do the blessings wish for?
Happiness and Love
What do couples exchange?
Rings
Who stands under the chuppah?
The couple
Who breaks the glass?
One or both partners
Is the ketubah a legal document?
No
How many blessings are there?
7
What do guests do to celebrate?
Sing and dance
What does the chuppah symbolize?
A new home
What does the broken glass remind us to do?
Be kind and make the world better
Why is the ketubah important?
It shows commitment
What is the last blessing about?
Joy and celebration
What food is at many Jewish weddings?
Challah