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20 January 2009, 11:28 AM
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Wedding question.
After the ceremony at the meal a what I can describe as a sheet is held over the bride and grooms head while they are seated at the table.
Why is this done and how long is it held there for ??
After the ceremony at the meal a what I can describe as a sheet is held over the bride and grooms head while they are seated at the table.
Why is this done and how long is it held there for ??
20 January 2009, 02:00 PM
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You are i believe talking about the badeken part of the wedding ritual, this is where the bridegroom (chatan) places a veil over the bride (kallah) whilst sitting at the table, this covering is to protect her modesty as well as signifying that the chatan will clothe and protect her in the future.
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20 January 2009, 06:25 PM
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I felt you deserved a slightly more helpful reply..........
Google reveals many interesting traditions, including breaking plates!!
But as said above.....
Badeken
Next comes the badeken, the veiling of the kallah by the chatan. The veil symbolizes the idea of modesty and conveys the lesson that however attractive physical appearances may be, the soul and character are paramount. It is reminiscent of Rebecca covering her face before marrying Isaac (Genesis ch. 29).
The Ashkenazi custom is that the chatan, accompanied by family and friends, proceeds to where the kallah is seated and places the veil over her face. This signals the groom's commitment to clothe and protect his wife.
Google reveals many interesting traditions, including breaking plates!!
But as said above.....
Badeken
Next comes the badeken, the veiling of the kallah by the chatan. The veil symbolizes the idea of modesty and conveys the lesson that however attractive physical appearances may be, the soul and character are paramount. It is reminiscent of Rebecca covering her face before marrying Isaac (Genesis ch. 29).
The Ashkenazi custom is that the chatan, accompanied by family and friends, proceeds to where the kallah is seated and places the veil over her face. This signals the groom's commitment to clothe and protect his wife.
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20 January 2009, 09:37 PM
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i,ve been to a few Jewish weddings/receptions and always found them great fun -- very family orientated and lots of dancing etc
I seem to remember the groom gets lifted on a chair by all his male friends at one point and danced around the room
I seem to remember the groom gets lifted on a chair by all his male friends at one point and danced around the room
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