Exploring Wedding Traditions
Learning Objective
I can identify the key elements of different wedding traditions.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
The Deep Meaning Behind An Orthodox Jewish Wedding | World Wide Wed | Refinery29
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Orthodox Judaism emphasizes adherence to the ancient laws of the Torah in every aspect of life and places great importance on tradition.
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In Orthodox Jewish weddings, the groom gives the bride a ketubah, a contract solidifying his promises to care for and support her.
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The wedding ceremony includes the bedeken, where the groom veils the bride, and takes place under the chuppah, a marriage canopy symbolizing their future home.
Practice
8 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe three key elements of the Jewish Orthodox wedding traditions shown in the video.”
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