What happens at an Aufruf?
An aufruf is a traditional Jewish ceremony prior to the wedding where the couple is called to the Torah for a blessing called an aliyah. When the blessing is completed, the entire congregation wishes them luck and happiness by throwing soft candies at them.
What does a shomer do at a wedding?
In Hebrew the word ‘shomer” means a guard or watchman. In the context of a Jewish wedding, it refers to the groom’s best man. The Shomer’s main task is to make sure the Groom (Chatan) gets to his wedding as worry-free as possible. The counterpart of the Shomer is the ‘Shomeret’, the Jewish best woman.
What to wear to Shabbat?
In North America and in Europe, acceptable attire on Shabbat, especially in the synagogue, means a suit and tie, or at the very least a jacket and tie for men, and a dress for women, and shoes with socks.
Does the bride go to the aufruf?
It is customary for the family of the groom to invite the congregation to a festive kiddush after the services. In many Ashkenazi Orthodox communities, the bride typically does not attend the aufruf because it is customary for the bride and groom to refrain from seeing each other for one week before the wedding.
What can you not do on Shabbat dinner?
Texting or taking a call is rude during any dinner party, but using cell phones is prohibited during Shabbat.
What does ONEG mean in Hebrew?
Joy of Sabbath
Table of Contents. Oneg Shabbat, (Hebrew: “Joy of Sabbath”), informal Sabbath (or Friday evening) gathering of Jews in a synagogue or private home to express outwardly the happiness inherent in the Sabbath holiday.
Can I cook on the Sabbath?
One of the 39 prohibited activities on the Sabbath is bishul (Hebrew: בישול), or “cooking.” However, bishul is not an exact equivalent of “cooking.” The Hebrew term bishul as it relates to Shabbat is the “use of heat to alter the quality of an item,” and this applies whether the heat is applied through baking, boiling.
What does Kinyan mean?
property or acquisition
Kinyan literally means property or acquisition. In Jewish law, as a Halakhic concept, an act of kinyan is a formal procedure to render an agreement legally binding. Acts of kinyan include pulling, transferring, controlling, lifting or exchanging an article.