Jewish wedding traditions adopted by non-Jewish couple

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Okay, please, please, please tell me I'm not being disrespectful if I use this from time to time. Please?

Oh, I hope it's not being disrespectful. Although I could only type it. I'd have to have someone help me with the pronunciation.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by ellebud

And the most traditional of chuppahs is four poles that hold up a tallis (or tallit). That is the prayer shawl that men wear and now, in reform and possibly conservative synagogues (help me here...I'm not as familiar with conservative traditions) women now wear them as well.

I think women wearing tallits and kippahs is still a pretty liberal thing, and more right-leaning congregations don't accept it.

[Low C Sharp]

zei is pronounced "zay," gezundt like the beginning of "gesundheit" when someone sneezes. The vowel is like the U in "push." Make sure it's a real "T" sound at the end, like "can't." My guess is that any Jewish person would get a kick out of it if you use it at the right moment!

Zei gezundt literally means "go in good health," but it really means...

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

This isn't to say that most Jewish couples actually do it in the yichud room anymore, but as someone upthread said, just sitting and saying "holy sh*t, we're married" as just the two of you is important, too.

This was more what I was referring to (because you never have time on your wedding day to say "oh hey, new husband, how's it going?") Seems like a good chance to just SIT and be by yourselves for a little but before the party gets going.

Not so much actually um, doing it.

Awkward moment.

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

This was more what I was referring to (because you never have time on your wedding day to say "oh hey, new husband, how's it going?") Seems like a good chance to just SIT and be by yourselves for a little but before the party gets going.

Not so much actually um, doing it.

Awkward moment.

Can you imagine actually doing it and then having to get your wedding dress, hair, makeup etc. ready for the reception?

Also, that whole thing about everyone knowing that's what you're doing.

[ellebud]

I have never heard of the broken glass into a mezzuah. What a lovely idea!!!!!

[DaffyKD]

Originally Posted by ellebud

I have never heard of the broken glass into a mezzuah. What a lovely idea!!!!!

I never heard of it either. I like the idea. Mine was set in lucite and looks like it is floating. Unfortunately, no idea where it is right now as I put it away after the ex walked out the door and I did not want to look at it. It is packed somewhere so the kids can have it someday if they want it.

DaffyKD

[ellebud]

I am so sorry for your pain.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by ellebud

I have never heard of the broken glass into a mezzuah. What a lovely idea!!!!!

Here's someone on Etsy who can make them!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80117124...-glass-mezuzah