Rites and Rituals (Junior Cert Religious Education): Flashcards

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Ritual in Judaism: Marriage
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Religious significance of Jewish weddings

Strengthens relationship with God

Typical location for Jewish weddings

Synagogue

Day Jewish weddings typically occur

Sundays (Saturday forbidden due to Shabbat)

Shabbat

The holy day of rest

Who officiates Jewish weddings

Rabbi (Jewish religious leader)

Ketubah

Jewish marriage contract

What the ketubah outlines

Rights & duties of each spouse

Chuppah

Canopy where marriage takes place

What the chuppah symbolises

New home; open sides welcome family & friends

What breaking the glass represents

Love that no container could hold

What the couple exchanges

Wedding rings (symbolise marriage bond & unbreakable union)

Meaning of 'Mazal tov'

Good luck and congratulations

The hora

Traditional circle dance (circle of life & community)

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