Exploring Wedding Traditions
Learning Objective
I can identify the key elements of different wedding traditions.
Key Concepts
Orthodox Judaism emphasizes adherence to the ancient laws of the Torah in every aspect of life and places great importance on tradition.
In Orthodox Jewish weddings, the groom gives the bride a ketubah, a contract solidifying his promises to care for and support her.
The wedding ceremony includes the bedeken, where the groom veils the bride, and takes place under the chuppah, a marriage canopy symbolizing their future home.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 8 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the significance of the Torah beginning with the letter Bet and ending with the letter Lamed in the context of a Jewish wedding?
2. In Orthodox Judaism, how does the approach to dating differ from more secular dating practices, as highlighted in the video?
3. What is the purpose of the week-long separation for Jewish couples before their wedding, and how did Ze’ev and Hadassa utilize this time?
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Educational Video
The Deep Meaning Behind An Orthodox Jewish Wedding | World Wide Wed | Refinery29
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