Mazel Tov! Everything You Need to Know About a Jewish Wedding
Miriam Rosenblum, Jenny Lichter, Matya Gilbert-Schachter
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 24-Jan-2003
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Whether you've never been to any kind of wedding or attended dozens of nuptials, this experience is for you. This textual/artistic/experiential course will explore every aspect of a Jewish wedding, from traditions and laws about courtship and engagement, through the customs and symbols of the wedding itself, and culminating in an "actual" live wedding celebration! Come to learn, ask questions, and celebrate this central event in the life of any Jewish community. Attend all or any session; pre-registration required for January 30 session only.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www/iap-events.html
Contact: Miriam Rosenblum, W11-040, x3-2982, hillel@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hillel
The Traditional Jewish Wedding
Rabbi Gershon Segal
This session will cover the ancient traditions of the Jewish wedding consistent with current Orthodox practice-the legal requirements of marriage in the Talmud, requirements for the bride and groom, the text of the ceremony, and the meaning of the symbols.
Thu Jan 9, 05:30-07:00pm, W11-Board Room
The Art of the Jewish Wedding
Elaine Adler
The symbols of the wedding. The chupah (wedding canopy), the ring, and the ketubah (marriage contract) have been subjects of artistic enhancement for centuries of Jewish artists. Examine examples of this artistic tradition and learn the function of each symbol for next week's wedding ceremony.
Thu Jan 16, 05:30-07:00pm, W11-Board Room
Modern Jewish Wedding Traditions
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Modern adaptations and new wedding traditions from non-Orthodox Jewish communities. Explores considerations of egalitarianism in the wedding, additions to the text of the ceremony, new meanings of some old symbols, and some new symbols and practices.
Thu Jan 23, 05:30-07:00pm, W11-Board Room
Jewish Wedding Dances: Instruction
Miriam Rosenblum
The celebration that accompanies a Jewish wedding ceremony is not complete without lively music and dancing. Learn some of the traditional dances plus general Jewish celebratory dances. No prior skill necessary.
Wed Jan 29, 05:30-07:00pm, Kresge Rehearsal RmA
You're Invited: A Jewish Wedding in Real Time
Miriam Rosenblum,Rabbi Ben Lanckton, Rabbi Geshon Segal
Don't know the bride or the groom? Never been to a Jewish wedding? Then you're on the guest list! You're invited to participate in all the trappings of a traditional Jewish wedding, complete with chupah, live music, food, and celebrating. Festive dress suggested. RSVP by January 24 to hillelrsvp@mit.edu
Thu Jan 30, 07-09:30pm, W20-Mezzanine Lounge, Register by Jan. 24
Latest update: 10-Dec-2002
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