1 photoInteresting reasons for wedding customs. The thrifty should appreciate that one of the reasons for combining the Erusin with Nesuin was to reduce expenses by having one celebratory feast instead of two. See http://www.examiner.com/x-18522-NY-Jewish-Bridal-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Aspects-of-the-Jewish-wedding--the-betrothal-and-the-ring Those who consider the bride's circuits to be demeaning to women have not really looked into the meaning behind the custom. See http://www.examiner.com/x-18522-NY-Jewish-Bridal-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Aspects-of-the-Jewish-wedding-on-to-the-chuppah (posted 11/6) Send to a friend

Candles and ashes: the significance of chuppah customs One of the Aspects of the Jewish wedding posts at NY Jewish Bridal Examiner. See it at http://www.examiner.com/x-18522-NY-Jewish-Bridal-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Aspects-of-the-Jewish-wedding-on-to-the-chuppah from edi... (posted 10/27) Send to a friend