Did you know that henna is a Jewish bridal tradition? I did not...that is, until now. Jewish Weddings: The Henna Ceremony takes place a few days prior to the Ketuba ceremony. It is an opportunity for family and friends to wish the couple good luck and happiness. The word Henna itself is spelled in hebrew: chet, noon, hey.These three hebrew letters stand for three symbols of a Jewish womans responsibilities once she is married. Chet is the first letter of the word Challah which she places on the Shabbat table. Noon is the first letter of the word Nida, alluding to the laws of family purity which bring harmony into the couples relationship. Hey is for Hadlakat Nerot. Through the kindling of the Shabbat candles the Jewish woman transforms her home into a sanctuary of joy and peace. Together, these three symbols embody the role of a Jewish woman.
Posted on: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 18:29:25 +0000
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