Chupah

Greeting hymns for the bride and groom, betrothal blessings, the ketubah, Sheva Brachot, and more.

The chuppah, a tapestry on four poles, symbolizes the couple's home and marriage's legal conclusion.

What is so special about a Jewish wedding ceremony? What makes it different from a trip down to city hall? In this week’s class we explore the mystical significance of the Jewish wedding. Join us as we look at the timeless lessons to be found in every ele...

The chupah ceremony at the Jewish wedding contains profound mystical meaning and valuable lessons for a lasting marriage.

Everyone knows that Jewish weddings take place under a chupah under the open skies. But no one I ask seems to know why. Is there a reason for this?

The Jewish definition of joy is anticipating the future. We are joyful because we are planning, through hard work, to have a future together...

On the one hand, using just enough impact to break through a walnut shell, leaving the nut intact, is a supernatural feat. On the other hand, it is only natural for a butterfly to break out of its bonds and leave its cocoon...

This destruction of the Temple was a significant event in Jewish history, but it doesn’t seem to have any personal relevance to me. What does a destroyed building have to do with my wedding?

When two people unite for a common higher cause, then they transcend the differences between them and become one...

Learning to accept (yours and others’) imperfections, flaws and deficiencies.