What happens at a Tenaim ceremony?
The Tenaim ceremony declares the upcoming nuptials by reading a document of lifelong commitment and shattering a dish! Closer to the wedding is the Aufruf, where the groom (or the couple) recites a blessing over the Torah and is showered with candy.
What are Tenaim?
Definition of tenaim 1 : formal prenuptial conditions or agreement made at a Jewish betrothal ceremony. 2 : a Jewish social function announcing an engagement.
Why do Jews break a plate at an engagement?
The Mother of the Bride and the Mother of the Groom stand together and break a plate to represent the seriousness of the commitment their children are taking. Just like a broken relationship, a broken plate can never be completely repaired.
What do Jews break at their wedding?
Progressive or traditional, religious or secular, Jewish weddings almost always include a breaking of glass at the end of the ceremony. Traditionally, the man alone broke the glass; today, some couples break the glass together or break two glasses.
What is the Bedeken ceremony?
Similar to a First Look, the bedeken is the veiling of the bride by her groom-to-be. It’s an intimate moment where the groom reverently covers her face with the veil. It is to symbolize that they are two distinct people even in marriage and that he values her inner beauty.
What is Tish and bedeken?
Ashira and Avi’s traditional Jewish wedding ceremony at began with a Tisch and Bedeken—a custom where men and women celebrate separately before the groom is marched in to see his bride amid a huge amount of excitement and fanfare.
What do you say before jumping the broom?
Close your eyes, hold hands and jump the broomstick! Take the leap into your new life together, leaving behind the old certainties and trusting in your love and your future together; loved ones cheering you on and your celebrant at your back!