We can not wait to celebrate our love and union with all of you!
Julia & Drew
Sunday, July 11, 2027 • Harwich, MA
341 Days To Go!
Julia & Drew
Sunday, July 11, 2027 • Harwich, MA
341 Days To Go!
In keeping with Jewish tradition, there will be a few things in the ceremony and reception that may be a bit new for some of our guests. We thought it would be best to tell everyone what's going on!
The Chuppah
The Chuppah is the canopy that will be at the end of the aisle and will be where the bride and groom stand for the ceremony. Typically it includes a shawl, called a Tallit, stretched over the top of the Chuppah.
The Ring
In Judaism, the wedding ring symbolizes an unbroken circle of eternity, the legal acquisition of marriage, and total simplicity. Typically, it is to be a plain metal band without stones, and is to be placed on the right index finger.
In the Loeb family, it is tradition that all of the women get married with the same wedding band. In keeping with tradition, Julia will get married using Lindsey Brody's wedding ring after it most recently being used by Rachel Titelbaum in her wedding to Jared Kirschenbaum.
The Sheva Brachot
The Sheva Brachot, also known as the Seven Blessings, is the central prayer and blessing ritual in a Jewish wedding, and praises God for creation, joy, and companionship. The Rabbi traditionally reads both the Hebrew and the English translation during the ceremony.
The Ketubah
The Ketubah is the Jewish Marriage Contract that the couple signs to outline their mutual commitments and serves as historic legal protection for the wife. Typically, these are seen as works of art and are predominantly displayed in the home. They are written traditionally in Aramaic, the lingua franca of Jews at the time ketubot became standard practice. Ours will also be in English, because neither of us read Aramaic.
The Horah
A traditional Jewish dance done at celebratory events like Weddings or Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, the Horah is characterized by guests making circles, holding hands, and dancing around the couple. The newlyweds, and often their parents as well, are lifted up on chairs above the crowd while everyone dances and claps together. Typically, the newlyweds also hold either end of a handkerchief to symbolize their new life and connection together.
The Horah is typically done to upbeat folk music, most traditionally the song "Hava Nagila." The lyrics are as follows:
Hava nagila
Hava nagila
Hava nagila
Venismecha
Hava neranena
Hava neranena
Hava neranena
Venismecha
Uru, Uru achim
Uru achim belev sameach
Uru achim belev sameach
Uru achim belev sameach
Uru achim
Uru achim
Belev sameach