Nissuin: The Second of the Two Ceremonies. The substance of nissuin, the actual marriage ceremony, are seven blessings that reflect the themes of creation, joy, and bride and groom. By Rabbi Daniel Gordis

The nuptials are called nissuin, a term derived from the word nassa (to carry), which recalls the days when the townspeople carried the bride on a carriage from her parents’ home to her new home with the groom.

The first, kiddushin (Hebrew for "betrothal"; sanctification or dedication, also called erusin) and nissuin (marriage), is when the couple start their life together.

Halakhically, the wedding is made up of two parts: kiddushin and nissuin. Kiddushin , when the groom gives the bride a ring, which creates a relationship between the two of them. The next step is nissuin , which includes the ĥuppa ceremony and yiĥud (see below), and permits the couple to begin their married life together.

Dec 6, 2022 · The term nissuin encompasses both the formation of a marriage and the ongoing state of marriage. In this piece, we explore the nature of nissuin and how it is accomplished, and the respective obligations of husband and wife. (We discuss nissuin as …

Mar 10, 2010 · I spoke at a Sheva Brachos yesterday, and one of the things I talked about is the word "Nisu'in." נישואין means marriage; it is the second stage of the Eirusin and Nisu'in marriage process, and it finalizes the marriage. I want to know the meaning of the word itself.

Jul 12, 2022 · The term nissuin encompasses both the formation of a marriage and the ongoing state of marriage. In this piece, we explore the nature of nissuin and how it is accomplished, and the respective obligations of husband and wife.

Nissuin, the actual marriage ceremony in a Jewish wedding, is a significant and joyous occasion that brings together the bride and groom in a sacred union. This ceremony marks the culmination of the betrothal period, known as erusin, and symbolizes …

Nissu'in is the Hebrew term for the act creating a marriage. Although betrothal (Hebrew: erusin) is often used as a synonym for this by modern western society, they are technically quite distinct events; in the Bible and historic Judaism the distinction between them is strongly maintained.

Nisu'in: Second and final stage of marriage (see kiddushin), which is effected by the chupah (marriage canopy) and the recitation of Seven Benedictions. With the recital of the Seven Benedictions, the couple are utterly united, their souls finally connecting with their long-lost other halves. The Jewish marriage is a two-stage process.