A Jewish Wedding

Introduction

Discuss pupil’s experiences of weddings. Who was getting married? Where did the ceremony take place? What role, if any, did they play in the ceremony? What do they believe to be the point of a wedding?

Main activity

Go to www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/judaism/rites/weddings_1.shtml

N.B. Although Jewish weddings do not have to take place in the synagogue, many of them do.

Pupils compare and contrast weddings they have experienced with a Jewish wedding.

Extension

What is similar /different between weddings across the major world faiths?

Plenary

Symbolism of the chuppah, the smashed glass, the shared cup of wine.