Thanks for your question. For the answer, let us turn to the Talmudic tractate of Kiddushin, ...

They agreed to give the groom 12 years in between Kiddushin (engagement) and Nisuin (marriage) so that he could go to study in the Torah academy. However, when the groom saw the bride, he said ...

As long as the protocols governing the two components of the ceremony – erusin (engagement) and nisuin (the actual wedding) – are in accordance with Orthodox law and strictly adhered to ...

The first cycle of the most comprehensive course of study on the subject of chuppa-kiddushin by Machon Limud Horaah - Lemaan Yilmedu will begin next week, Rabbi Mordechai Farkash, author of Seder ...

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A chupah for non-Jews is a step too far Open up the ceremony to a partner who is not Jewish and the chupah has as much holiness as a factory-reject colander ...

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“Simchas Nisuin shel Schmutter and the Rebbetzin.” Another idea, if you’re looking to save money, is to go with a single, laminated card. Nothing sticks to anything, you can wash it in the ...

such as where the first husband died after kiddushin but before nisuin without having consummated the marriage. Others, witnessing such a marriage and being unaware of the special circumstances of ...

The Haredi festivities consist of a betrothal ceremony (kiddushin), followed by the wedding itself (nisuin). And lots and lots of dancing.