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Seven Benedictions


Subject Religion » Judaism

DOI: 10.1111/b.9780631187288.1992.x


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(Hebrew “Sheva Berakhot”) The benedictions recited at the wedding ceremony after the bridegroom places the ring on the bride's finger. The first benediction is said over a cup of wine; the following three praise God; the fifth celebrates the restoration of Zion; the sixth refers to the joy of the first couple in Paradise; and the seventh thanks God for having created joy and gladness, and for the bride and bridegroom. During the seven days following the marriage, the Seven Benedictions are recited during grace after every meal. ... log in or subscribe to read full text

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