Chuppah

I originally wanted to try to build a Chuppah, which is a Jewish wedding canopy. I found out over email that someone had attempted to acquire a canopy, but I hadn’t been involved. They decided it was better to use a table. I had some more issues later that involved the Torah. Before I submitted it, I asked my rabbi as well as several other Jewish friends if it was okay to use it, and they all said it was fine. The opening day of Fiddler on the Roof, someone helping became fearful of Jews finding the Torah offensive, so Paige decided we should wait until we got a small blurb describing the Torah. A few days later, I grabbed a blurb and propped the Torah up against the table. I found it hidden out of the way twice afterwards, which was very strange. This wasn’t anyone’s fault, but I…

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…

Christian weddings, the groom waits at the front and the bride is walked down the aisle by her father. In both weddings, the bride wears a white dress and a veil. Also, the parents of the bride and groom stay with the couple while the vows are being said in Jewish weddings. In both religions, the family of of the bride and groom are seated on opposite sides, but in Christian weddings the bride’s side is on the left and the groom;s is on the right and the Jewish weddings it’s the opposite.…

Commandments”. On a boys first Sabbath meeting of his 13th birthday he is expected to recite the Aliyah. Aliyah is the immigration of Jews from the diaspora to the Land of Israel, Eretz Israel in Hebrew. Also defined as "the act of going up" or as in progressing towards Jerusalem. Prior to this, the parents held responsibility to their child 's adherence to Jewish laws, but after this age, the young adults hold their own responsibilities for Jewish rituals, ethics and traditions. Once the adult…

Candle Lighting was 7:31 since it seemed like an odd time. I was expecting to just sit there quietly and just listen to the rabbi talk about different parts of the Torah. When I arrived at the temple, I was surprised at the amount of people there. I assumed there would be more people but the Shabbat had about 50 people in attendance. When first walking into the temple I immediately saw lots of books. I also was not expecting their lobby to be the size it is since the building looks so huge.…

In the sense of a war of love and hate, he speaks of the perpetuating conflicts between the Jews and Arabs dating back to the late nineteenth century. Finding it incomprehensible and frankly and abomination that he can’t live on freely, and that is forced to pick a side if he wants to belong. Amichai frowns upon the idea that in order to remain safe he must continuously change his standpoint to please both sides, losing himself in the process. “Must I because of this half and that half go…

[2]The following are some Jewish rituals: Baby naming or Simchat Bat takes place in the synagogue on the babies first Shabbat. Bar/Bat Mitzvah is the ritual for when a child becomes an adult. Eight days after birth a Jewish baby boy undergoes a Brit Milah or circumcision if healthy. Marriage or Simcha is a ceremony between two Jewish individuals performed under a chuppah or canopy. Mikvoat or a ritual cleansing bath that is done for marriage that a woman is to do after menstruation in order for…

thought that was a great example for children to understand culture diversity. A great example of Mrs. Katz lifestyle was when she was teaching Larnel her culture about how it was like in Poland, where she was from. She talked about how for a tradition, she used to dress up every Sunday and have a costume party and dance to a record. This was something that was done on a regular basis. Another routine that was done in Jewish culture was visiting the cemetery when a loved one had died. This is…

couple and to make the bride and groom make babies. According to Marriage Culture of Nigeria, Nikah ceremonies are held in which a sermon is read aloud, then the matrimonial contract drafted is then read in front of minimum two witnesses. ("Muslim Marriage in Nigeria") Hand fasting is an ancient Celtic tradition that involved tying the hands of the betrothed together well in advance of their actual wedding day. (Green ) Most ceremonies include many religious like in most African American…

In the process, they're pursuing ethnic and racial ambiguity. Take Williams. With her new smaller nose and long, straight hair, the African-American woman seems to be toying with the idea of ambiguity. And maybe we shouldn't be surprised. The intermingling of ethnicities and races—via marriages, friendships, and other interactions—has created a peculiar fusion in this country. It's the great mishmash where Christmas and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are celebrated in one long festive spirit, where…