Exploring Wedding Traditions
9th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can identify the key elements of different wedding traditions.
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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.
