Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Huppah

Q: Why do Jewish marriages take place under a Huppah?
A:The Huppah service is actually the second part of the wedding ceremony.  It begins as the groom walks with the bride to the canopy.
The Huppah is held by four poles and is covered on top with a cloth or tallit, symbolizing the homes they will create together.  The Huppah then is the emblem for a home.  Opened from all sides, it not only invites everyone to view the marriage but symbolize how a Jewish house functions, welcoming strangers.


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