The Wedding
In traditional Judaism, marriage is viewed as a contractual bond commanded by God in which a Jewish man and a Jewish woman come together to create a relationship in which God is directly involved. Though having children is not the sole purpose, a Jewish marriage is traditionally expected to fulfil the commandment to have children. In this view, marriage […]
Engagement
The wedding ceremony itself traditionally consists of two elements, the Kiddushin (Espozorio) and the Nissuin (Kasamiento) or the betrothal and the actual marriage. Though they were once separate components, they are now combined into one ceremony. Meaning and Significance Contents History Espozorio / Kiddushin – Engagement In Rhodes, an engagement was celebrated at the home of the bride-to-be, with […]
Banyo di Novya
Historically, the Sephardic and Ashkenazi communities both required the bride to go to the mikvah (ritual bath) before marriage. It is a way to mark the transition from being single to being married. The Sephardic ritual is very festive. It is known as the Banyo di Novya or the Bath of the Bride and is essentially a Bridal Shower. While […]