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Why do chupah escorts hold candles?


By Chani Benjaminson

Question:

At a recent orthodox wedding that I attended, the bride & the groom were escorted to the chupah by their parents. Both sets of parents were carrying candles.

What is the significance of the candles?

Answer:

One explanation given for this custom is that the candles are reminiscent of the flickering light and fire which occurred at the time of the giving of the Torah--the marriage between G‑d (the groom) and Israel (the bride)--beneath the "chupah" (wedding canopy) of Mount Sinai.

Best wishes,

Chani Benjaminson
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