In order to love someone, one must be able to love oneself. Love is a very important aspect in life and many people take it for granted. Many people cannot comprehend what love is or how to treat someone that they love dearly. Being in love means treating someone the way you want to be treated; if, however, one doesn’t love oneself it is very difficult to love another person. In my opinion, one has to be confident in oneself before trying to love someone else. If one is not confident about themselves, for example how they look, act, and even how they pursue life, then trying to do this for someone else can be an even more difficult task. Love is a very meaningful aspect in life and leads to a happy lifestyle, in most cases. Being with the
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According to the book, “The most important aspect of a Jewish marriage ceremony takes place under a canopy beneath the stars” (page 130). This is what we know as a chuppah. According to the book, this tradition symbolizes “the future home of the couple” that they shall build together (page 130). With that said, the symbolism goes beyond just the two who stand beneath the chuppah. The chuppah is also symbolic to the nature of the marriage (130). The combination of the miracles that have taken place for them to meet is what they are being reminded of. They are being reminded that they are experiencing something much greater than them. The book states that “The canopy in this sense in symbolic of the transcendent light of G-d which has bought them together and now surrounds them” (130). As they stand under the chuppah the wife circles the husband seven times. This is done to “express the idea that a women guides, protects, and blesses her husband” (page 131). In Judaism the number seven symbolizes “the completion of perfection of the natural order of things”, just like there are “seven days in creation, seven days of the week ending with Shabbat, the holiest day”, and so on (131). When the ring, a single plain gold band, is placed on the brides’ hand it is a symbol of their “eternal relationship and the encompassing presence of G-d in their lives” (131). Marriage is such …show more content…
This had seemed to work out for many years, but as the years progressed many people did not like this idea. Presently, we set out to find our own true love through experience until the right one is chosen. This may take a few days or a few years depending on the person. In Judaism, it is said that one should get married between the ages of 18 and 24, but if this does not happen it should not be forced. Finding the one you love can be very difficult because you are dedicating yourself to one person for the rest of your
According to the book, “The most important aspect of a Jewish marriage ceremony takes place under a canopy beneath the stars” (page 130). This is what we know as a chuppah. According to the book, this tradition symbolizes “the future home of the couple” that they shall build together (page 130). With that said, the symbolism goes beyond just the two who stand beneath the chuppah. The chuppah is also symbolic to the nature of the marriage (130). The combination of the miracles that have taken place for them to meet is what they are being reminded of. They are being reminded that they are experiencing something much greater than them. The book states that “The canopy in this sense in symbolic of the transcendent light of G-d which has bought them together and now surrounds them” (130). As they stand under the chuppah the wife circles the husband seven times. This is done to “express the idea that a women guides, protects, and blesses her husband” (page 131). In Judaism the number seven symbolizes “the completion of perfection of the natural order of things”, just like there are “seven days in creation, seven days of the week ending with Shabbat, the holiest day”, and so on (131). When the ring, a single plain gold band, is placed on the brides’ hand it is a symbol of their “eternal relationship and the encompassing presence of G-d in their lives” (131). Marriage is such …show more content…
This had seemed to work out for many years, but as the years progressed many people did not like this idea. Presently, we set out to find our own true love through experience until the right one is chosen. This may take a few days or a few years depending on the person. In Judaism, it is said that one should get married between the ages of 18 and 24, but if this does not happen it should not be forced. Finding the one you love can be very difficult because you are dedicating yourself to one person for the rest of your