What happens during a Jewish wedding?
The following are some common customs during a Jewish Wedding: The Ketubah: The ketubah, or marriage contract, may be printed, or it may be written in beautiful calligraphy and illuminated. Much of the Aramaic text is over 2,000 years old, and the present form was fixed in the eighth or ninth century. The ketubah formalizes the groom’s commitment to protect and care for the bride. The ketubah has two signatures from close friends or respected teachers as formal witnesses to his commitment. After the ketubah is prepared, the groom is asked if he is prepared to fulfill his obligations as stated in the ketubah. The traditional method of indicating agreement is for the group to take hold of a handkerchief or some other object given him by the rabbi. This is performed in the presence of witnesses. Badeken: Veiling the Bride After the signing of the ketubah, the fathers of the bride and groom escort the groom to the bride, where guests dance and sing. There, the groom will lift the veil over
