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.

Get to be informed on how the taking of the vows is done. In Christian weddings, the clergy leads and the bride together with the groom recite afterward in separate turns and finally agree to them by saying yes I do. However, when it comes to the Jewish ceremony, agreeing to the vows is not done loudly for the congregation to hear but instead recorded in the Ketubah which is then read 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.

Look at the aspect of lighting a unity candle. In most Christian weddings, lighting candles is a common phenomenon. The mother of the couple will light each of those candles and then take to each of these couples to light together one single unity candle. That is not a traditional ritual among the Jews. However, candles are significant in most Jews practice and hence will not be an offense.

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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