A Jewish wedding marks the union of two souls. All the wedding ceremonies are carried out with great fun and enthusiasm. They follow all the laws and customs of the Jews. Marriages hold great importance in the life of the Jews. The Jewish weddings consist of many rituals and beliefs. According to them an unmarried person is supposed to be incomplete.

The wedding rituals are divided as pre-wedding, wedding and post-wedding ceremonies. According to the Jews, wedding ceremonies are divided into two main parts namely the betrothal and the actual wedding. The Jews consider Tuesday to be an auspicious day to carry out their wedding rituals. The Nissuin ceremony gives the marriage a legal recognition.

The wedding ceremonies begin with the pre-wedding rituals that are carried out some days before the wedding. The pre-wedding ceremonies begin with the Yom Kipper. This ritual signifies that both the bride and the groom are forgiven for their past sins and mistakes. The ritual called Kabbalat Patim states that the couple is not allowed to see each other before the marriage. The groom is supposed to veil the bride in the ceremony called Badeken.

Jewish weddings are carried out in the open. The chuppah is the place where the wedding ceremony is carried out. It signifies the couple’s new home. The groom arrives there first and offer prays. He is then accompanied by the bride. The wedding ceremony begins with the engagement also known as the Kiddushin. This shows the acceptance given by the bride and the groom for the marriage. The Rabbi blesses the cup of wine and couple is asked to take a sip. They exchange rings with each other and the Ketubah is read. This is a marriage contract that is read in front of two witnesses. The Rabbi then recites seven blessing during the Sheva Berakhot ceremony. The relatives and other family members then bless the couple. The Jewish wedding follows an important custom that involves breaking an empty glass. The glass is covered with cloth and the groom is asked to break it with his feet. This brings an end to the wedding ceremony.

Celebrations begin once the wedding ceremonies have been successfully completed. The couple breaks their fast by having their first meal together. This ceremony is called the Yichud. Reception is a part of every Indian wedding and the Jewish wedding is not an exception. Delicious Seudat Mitzwah Jewish wedding feast is served. A Festive meal is arranged for the couple by their family members and relatives. The bride and the groom then have their first dance together.