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For much of Jewish history, the third day of the week (Tuesday) was considered an especially auspicious day for a wedding. This was so because, concerning the account of the third day of creation, the phrase “… and God saw that it was good” (Genesis 1:10,12) appears twice.
There are two islands of activity surrounding bride and groom before the ceremony: kabbalat panim and hakhnassat kallah. The Groom's Table (Kabbalat Panim) The guests are customarily instructed to rejoice with the groom, although this is not equivalent to the mitzvah of honoring the bride.
An eleven-step guide which will lead you through a traditional Jewish wedding. Learn about its basic laws, traditions, and their meanings.
18 kwi 2018 · 10 Jewish wedding traditions: 1. Fasting The wedding day is considered a day of forgiveness. Some couples choose to fast the day of their wedding, just as they would on Yom Kippur.
The Jewish wedding ceremony has two distinct stages, corresponding to two distinct psychological aspects of the marriage bond. The two stages are called "kiddushin" and "nisuin", literally "sanctification" and "carrying" respectively.
A traditional Jewish wedding begins with separate receptions for the groom and the bride. The groom presides over a tish (literally, “table”), around which the guests sing and make toasts, and the groom delivers a scholarly talk.
There are certain festive days on the Jewish calendar when the bride and groom do not fast: Rosh Chodesh (except Rosh Chodesh Nissan); Chanukah; Tu B'Shevat; the 15th of Av; the day following Passover, Shavuot, Sukkot and Yom Kippur; Shushan Purim; and Purim Kattan and Shushan Purim Kattan (the 14th and 15th of Adar I).
