Monday 19 December 2016

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

By James Edwards


The modern world is embracing diversity. Hence one of the reasons interfaith and intertribal marriages are common. Traditions are vital in every person and hence the need to be conversant of these changes and how to cope despite the differences. It is vital for couples to communicate and update each other of those differences and help one another in the difficult journey of adapting to such changes. The following are the top aspects you are likely to note in a 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.

Look at the aspect of these vows. For the Christianity sides, the vows are recited by both couples and will agree to them by saying I do. The vows are clergy led ones, and the couple will then recite to them in unison. However, for the Jews, the vows are recorded in the ketubah and are not recited aloud by the couple. The ketubah is then read aloud to the congregation.

Find out if the locations of these ceremonies are different. Christians get to choose their places where they will wed at, and the clergy is allowed to attend. With Catholic they let the wedding couple decide whether they will do the wedding in the church or a garden where the clergy can come to preside over the function. Always have an idea and the reasons why the venue of the officiating ceremony is different from what you are used to in your area.

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 pronouncement that is made after the making of those vows and signing of that document that you are now publicly husband and wife are only among Christians. The Jews do not make such an announcement after the ceremony. However, this is acceptable to most of the Jews and will not be an offensive message.

Remember the breaking of the glass. This is a ritual that you will find among the Jews. For Christians, this is an unfamiliar tradition and is offensive to many. However, it is crucial that the Christian side understands this is a vital ritual among the Jews.




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