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Benchers,
Siddurs & Kippot |
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Meaning and origins of the Chuppah
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BENCHER:
Jewish weddings and Bar / Bat Mitzvahs, regardless of
affiliation, follow the traditional rituals to some
degree. There are specific blessings for the different
Jewish Life Cycle celebrations. Seven blessings are
recited during the Chuppah ceremony; Others are said during
circumcision of a new born male; etc.
These blessings and songs that are recited in honor of the
special occasions, can be found in special
"benchers" (blessing books), that are sold in
various formats; Benchers are available in Hebrew only or
Hebrew with English translations and/or
transliterations. The benchers, often personalized to commemorate
the affair, are sold as laminated tri-folds, booklets, etc.
Some benchers include Shabbat songs.
It is a popular trend to provide guests with benchers, which
they take home as a souvenir.
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SIDDUR:
Specially designed Siddur covers are available for
the Bar Mitzvah boy and Bat Mitzvah girl as well as for bride
and groom. Some people prefer giving their guests the more
"hefty" siddur rather than a bencher.
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KIPPOT
(YARMULKES): If your ceremony takes place in a synagogue or
temple, in respect to the premises, it is customary to provide
guests with kippot. Some people choose to provide Kippot
regardless of where the ceremony takes place, others do
not.
Kippot too, vary in sizes and style - and the cost ranges from
minimal to several dollars per item, depending on
quality. The yarmulkes can be inscribed as well, and
given to guests as a memento.
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Example of a Bencher
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