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My Orthodox Jewish co-worker invited me to his wedding. Anything I should know about?
My Orthodox Jewish co-worker invited me to his wedding, but I've never been to a Jewish wedding before. Is there anything I should be aware about if I plan to attend?
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Why does the bride circle the groom in a counter-clockwise direction?
At a wedding, the groom is facing the audience. When the bride comes to the chuppah she begins to circle to her right as he is facing the groom, and circles first behind the groom proceeding in a counter-clockwise direction (beginning the circling…
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What's the point of the b'dekin at a chasuna?
What does the "b'dekin" at a Jewish wedding accomplish? Does it play anow Halachic role in the marriage? Or is it just some sort of ceremony that's meany to symbolize something?
Mark A.
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Abbreviation Translation of נ"י
What does the abbreviation נ"י stand for and what is the origin of the abbreviation. Is it for both male and female use.
ThankYou
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Why T’naim just before the chuppah?
What is the function of T’naim when performed just before the chuppah?
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Chosson and Kallah Stand with backs facing the Audience
Ive seen a Sefardi Wedding where the Chosson and Kallah stood with their backs
facing the audience, The bride standing to the right of the groom.
Where is the source of this Minhag?
(and whats the reason behind it?)
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Shomer before a wedding
What is the purpose of a shomer for a groom either the day of or up to a week before the wedding?
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Where did they have the Chosson's Tisch in Europe?
In Europe when they didn't make chasunahs in a hall and instead made chasunahs in private homes or in some open area in the town where did they make the chosson's Tisch? Was the whole procedure of writing the Kesuvah and the eidim signing done in…
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Can one marry halachically in New York State without a marriage license?
Can an Orthodox rabbi marry myself and my fiance without a marriage license? If so why have 2 rabbis already said no to me? Is it because they are certified by NYS and obligated to report? I need to know if we can get married without a civil…
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When a man rape a virgin, how much shall he pay?
https://gotquestions.org/Deuteronomy-22-28-29-marry-rapist.html
Deuteronomy 22:28-29 “If a man meets a virgin who is not betrothed,
and seizes her and lies with her, and they are found, then the man who
lay with her shall give to the father of…
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Can a wedding band be made of multiple colors of gold?
To be kosher, a wedding band need be solid gold, so as not to leave room to question the value of the ring. As much of the gold used in jewelry is often 14k or 18k gold, as previous questions have addressed, it's acceptable to use white/rose/et c…
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How were the rabbis able to talk to brides?
We know the famous Gemara about כיצד מרקדין לפני הכלה and the different opinions of what to say to the bride on how she looks. Also there is the famous halacha to drop whatever you’re doing and escort the bride if she passes by you.
My question is,…
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