How To Celebrate a Traditional Jewish Wedding
From Lisa Katz, former About.com Guide
Seven Blessings (Sheva Brachot) are recited over a second glass of wine. The last part of the seven benedictions asks God to comfort Zion, cause happiness for the young couple, and restore Judea and Jerusalem. Here we see that the marriage ceremony combines individual and communal hopes. Both the bride and groom drink from this second glass of wine.
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- Step 1: Marriage in Judaism
- Step 2: Ketubah
- Step 3: Badeken
- Step 4: Escort to the Chuppah
- Step 5: Circling the Groom
- Step 6: Wedding Ring
- Step 7: Ketubah
- Step 8: Seven Blessings
- Step 9: Breaking the Glass
- Step 10: Wedding Party
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