What goes on during kiddushin (the betrothal or ring ceremony)?
The Jewish wedding ceremony is divided into two parts: kiddushin and nissuin. Both parts begin with a blessing over a cup of wine. In kiddushin this blessing is recited by the mesader kiddushin, in our case Rabbi Yitzchak Blau. He will then recite a second blessing which speaks of the sanctity of marriage. Josh and Alexis will then each drink from this cup of wine. Josh now gives his bride a gift: a simple wedding band. The ring must have no engravings, stones, or other adornments so that its value may be easily and accurately assessed. The simplicity of the ring signifies our wish for a marriage of simple beauty, free from blemish, obstruction, and conflict. As Josh places the ring on Alexis’ finger, he will say, ” Harei at mekudeshet li b’taba’at zo kedat moshe v’yisrael””Behold, you are consecrated to me with this ring according to the laws of Moses and Israel.” By extending her finger to receive the ring, Alexis indicates her desire to enter into this marriage. She remains silent,
The Jewish wedding ceremony is divided into two parts: kiddushin and nissuin. Both parts begin with a blessing over a cup of wine. In kiddushin this blessing is recited by the mesader kiddushin, in our case Rabbi Jeremiah Wohlberg. He will then recite a second blessing which speaks of the sanctity of marriage and reminds us which marriages are forbidden. Julian and Shanna will then each drink from this cup of wine. Julian now gives his bride a gift: a simple wedding band. The ring must have no engravings, stones, or other adornments so that its value may be easily and accurately assessed. The simplicity of the ring signifies our wish for a marriage of simple beauty, free from blemish, obstruction, and conflict. As Julian places the ring on Shanna’s finger, he will say, “Harei at mekudeshet li b’taba’at zo kedat moshe v’yisrael”—”Behold, you are consecrated to me with this ring according to the laws of Moses and Israel.” By extending her finger to receive the ring, Shanna indicates her
