Rachel & Corey
Traditions
The Chuppah
חֻפָּה
The Chuppah is the traditional Jewish 'wedding canopy' under which the couple is married. It symbolizes the home that the couple will build together in their married life, and is open on all sides like the biblical tent of Abraham and Sarah, signifying that everyone is welcome and that everyone will be treated hospitably.
Breaking of the Glass
אִֽם־אֶשְׁכָּחֵ֥ךְ יְֽרוּשָׁלָ֗͏ִם תִּשְׁכַּ֥ח יְמִינִֽי
Breaking of the glass has been viewed as a reminder of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Even at the height of personal joy, we recall the pain and loss suffered by the Jewish people and remember a world in need of healing.
The Ketubah
כְּתוּבָּה
The Ketubah is a Jewish marriage contract. The document is written in either Hebrew or Aramaic, or a combination of both, and repeated in the couple’s language.
Joy for the Bride & Groom
לשמח חתן וכלה
In Jewish tradition it is a "mitzvah" to bring joy to the bride and the groom on the wedding day. This is done through dancing and celebration!