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Glossary Of Jewish Terms
ALYAH: a Torah honor, literally, "going up" (to the reader’s desk) to read a portion of the Torah text
ASKENAZIC: those Jews whose traditions and customs original from Central and Eastern Europe.
B'DEKEN: the veiling of the bride by the groom before the wedding ceremony
BENTSH: Yiddish for to say Grace, to say blessings
BENTSHER: the booklet containing the text of the Grace after Meals
BIMAH: the platform on which the reader’s desk is located. Usually in front of the Ark, but in Sephardic synagogues it may be in the center of the room.
BIRKAT HAMAZON: Grace after Meals
BRIT: circumcision, also the party given on the occasion
CHALLAH:a braided white bread made for the Sabbath and holidays
CHATAN: the groom
CHUPPAH: The wedding canopy.
ERUSIN: the betrothal ceremony-first part of the Wedding Service
FREYLAKH: a lively dance tune
GET: a religious decree of divorce according to Jewish law
GROOM'S TISH: the groom's table. This is where the groom, groomsmen and male family members gather for song and dance before the ceremony.
HA-MOTZI: colloquial expression for the blessing said over bread
HAKHNASSAT KALLAH: increasing the rejoicing of the bride. Any act of charity to help poor brides.
HAKHNASSAT ORKHIM: hospitality, especially on Sabbath and holidays
HATAN: Hebrew for bridegroom
HAVDALAH: concluding service at the close of the Sabbath, using a special braided candle
KALLAH: the bride
KETUBAH: the marriage contract
KADOSH: to be holy
KASHRUT: Jewish dietary laws
KIDDUSH: the blessing said over wine; also the reception that follows at any celebration
KIDDUSHIN: the word for marriage; it literally means "holiness"
KINYAN: refers to the gift of a ring at the ceremony or a material object at the contract signing
KIPPA: skullcap
KITTEL: white ceremonial robe sometimes worn by the groom during the wedding ceremony.
KOSHER: food and drink that meets the requirements of the dietary laws
LECHAYYIM: "to life"-the traditional toast before drinking liquor or wine
MACHTENISTE: mother-in-law
MAZEL TOV: literally, "good luck"- congratulatory wish
MAZINKEH TANTS: a joyous dance towards the end of the reception which honors parents who brought their last son or daughter to the huppah.
MEHUTON: father-in-law; also a new relationship to the other parents
MEHTONIM: relatives by marriage-in-laws
MIDRASH: rabbinic tales and explanations of the Torah
MITZVAH: divine commandment
MIZINKE: a joyous dance towards the end of the simcha (reception), which honors parents who have brought their last daughter or son to the wedding canopy.
NAKHES: pleasure and pride in the accomplishment and virtues of one’s children
NUISIN: the nuptial portion of the wedding service
OYFRUF: Torah honor to the groom (and bride sometimes) on the Sabbath before the wedding
PARASHAH: the weekly portion of the Torah
SEFIRAH: the period between Passover and Shavuot when weddings may not be held
SEPHARDIM: Jews from Mediteranean countries, Spain or Portugal
SHABBAT: hebrew word for Sabbath
SHAMMASH: person in charge of the synagogue, the sexton
SHEKHINAH: the holy spirit, specifically, the feminine attributes of the Divine
SHEVA BERAKHOT: the seven marriage blessings, first recited under the huppah
SIMAN TOV: a good omen, congratulations or good wishes
SIMCHA: a celebration and the joy of a celebration
TALLIS: prayer shawl worn by married Jewish men in Orthodox synagogues and all adult men in conservative, reform and reconstructionist synagogues.
TENAIM: the engagement contract; also the celebration held when the contract is signed
TISCH: the festive table spread for the bride’s or the groom’s reception
TORAH: the first five books of the Hebrew Bible
TZEDAKAH: obligatory jewish requirement of righteous giving and just behavior that ensures the basic well-being of fellow human beings.
UNTERFIRER: couples escorting the bride and groom
YARMULKE: skullcap
YICHUD: "union"-the brief seclusion of the bride and groom immediately after the wedding ceremony
YOM KIPPUR: the Day of Atonement-holiest day in the Jewish year, when all sins are forgiven
ZIVUK: one’s preordained mate, the perfect match
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