Surprising Elements You Will Find In A Jewish And Christian Wedding Rabbi

By James Edwards


Change is inevitable. This is evident today in not only with the technological improvement but also the intertribal and also interfaith marriages. Traditional is important and we ought to uphold ours hence the reason as to why making clear to your partner on some of the vital ones as stated and embraced in your community is important. A marriage journey especially the one that brings together two different communities is not an easy venture as it sounds. There ought to be a deep understanding of the two communities, especially by the couples to avoid bridging some traditional information considered vital. Discussed are some of the things you are likely to come across in Jewish and Christian Wedding Rabbi.

Consider the arrangement of that procession. In the Christianity marriages, the groom is not supposed to walk down the aisle but is expected to wait at the front with the groomsmen and the clergy. After the bridesmaids enter, the bride will then come in with the father and handed to the husband meaning the woman is now being passed from one man to another. Afterward the mother of the bride is processed in, and the ceremony commences.

With the Jew ceremonies, the function commences with huppah bearers. The rabbi will then enter the venue. After then is when the groom and the groomsmen will enter the building with the parents of that groom. The last group to entering will be that of these bridesmaids and her parents before the ceremony commences. The marriage procession matters to each of the couple and hence they should be in agreement with what should be followed.

Inquire about how they take their vows. The Jews would normally record their vows in the ketubah, and they will not be recited by the couple rather they would be read to the congregation. The Christians would, however, recite their vows in front of that church and the clergy. They will say their vows and close them by saying I do.

The location of both ceremonies is different. For Christians, the location is dependent on the choice of the couples and also the church they attend. For churches like the catholic ones, weddings are held in churches whereas some may agree to either a church venue or garden venue. Among the Jews, this ceremony is officiated in a synagogue or may be in the outdoor arena.

The candle lighting aspect is vital to note too. In most Christian ceremonies, the couples mother is responsible for lighting two different candles which are taken to the couple who consequently light a single one an act usually meant to signify togetherness as the both parties are now joined to become one. However, such a practice is not evident in the Jewish ceremony.

The final pronunciation being made after the vow making claiming you are now a married couple. With the Jews, they do not pronounce you publicly despite the fact that it is not an offense and can still be announced. With Christians the priest will officially announce them couples after taking their vows.

Jews have a vital glass breaking ritual which is not known among the Christians who take such an incidence negatively. Thus, it is important for them to know and respect the ritual too.




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