| The Wedding Day | Badeken | Blessings of Betrothal | Giving of the Ring | Breaking the Glass |
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What is the Hebrew word for groom?
Chatan
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What is the Badeken?
The veiling of the Kallah
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How many cups of wine are used in the wedding ceremony?
Two cups of wine
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When does the marriage become official?
When the Chatan gives a ring to the Kallah
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What is placed on the floor for the Chatan to shatter?
A glass
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Who fasts on the wedding day?
Both the Chatan and the Kallah
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What does the veil symbolize?
The idea of modesty and that beauty only exists underneath
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Who recites the betrothal blessings?
A rabbi
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What should the ring be made of?
Plain gold
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What does the Chatan use to break the glass?
His foot
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What does the wedding day mean to the groom and bride?
It is happiest and holiest day of one's life
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Who accompanies the Chatan to where the Kllah is seated?
Family and friends
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What does wine symbolize?
Joy
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What finger of what hand does the Chatan place the ring?
He places the ring on the forefinger of the kallah's right hand
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What does this ritual serve as?
Serves as an expression of sadness
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What does the Chatan wear at the ceremony?
A Kittle
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What signals the Chatan's commitment to clothe and protect his wife?
Placing the veil over the Kallah's face
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What is Kiddush?
The sanctification prayer recited on Shabbat and festivals
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What moment of the ceremony is this?
The central moment
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What does this mark?
Marks the conclusion of the ceremony
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This day is considered a personal _________ for the Chatan and Kallah
Yom Kippur
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(Genesis ch.29) Which reminiscent does this relate to?
Rebecca covering her face before marrying Isaac
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What is Kiddushin?
The sanctification of a man and woman to each other
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What does the Chatan say to the Kallah before giving her the ring?
"Behold, you are betrothed unto me with this ring, according to the law of Moses and Israel."
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What is shouted at the end of the ritual?
"Mazel Tov!"
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