Product Overview
Marriage is a wonderful time in the lives of Jewish men & women, shared with family & friends, enshrined in Jewish teaching, & safeguarded in ancient law. This book contains the complete text of the traditional ceremony in Hebrew with an English translation, & celebrates the ritual & customs of marriage in Judaism through the centuries & millennia. Explains the history of the liturgy, discusses its symbolism, & presents a summary of its variants around the world. Supplies a selection of texts relating to Jewish marriage from both the ancient & modern sources that can be used as readings during the wedding ceremony. The perfect book to keep as a companion, guide & memento of a most sacred & joyful occasion. Illuminated with manuscripts & ketubbot.
