The wedding celebration is composed of two distinct and successive ceremonies: betrothal (kiddushin) and nuptials (nissuin). The kiddushin includes the betrothal blessings, the proposal, and the giving of the ring before two witnesses. This is followed by a transition stage—the public reading of the marriage contract. Afterwards, the nissuin begins. This consists of the seven blessings, followed by the breaking of the glass, and finally by yichud, several minutes of seclusion after leaving the chuppah.
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Anonymous
Montreal, Canada
May 21, 2006
The laws and customs of a Jewish wedding Beautiful! This is an amazing work, one I am so happy to be able to pass on to brides I know! Reply
This is great to understand the parables what we read in the bible. So much detailed procedures in the Jewish wedding - which we need to practice in our spiritual life too. Thank you so much. I learned so much and i can easily understand the bible and co relate as well.