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Jewish Ceremony

If you are thinking of getting married in Venice with the Jewish wedding ceremony but you don’t know if it is possible, well, we are here to tell you that your dream can come true! 

Did you know that the oldest Jewish ghetto in the world is located right here, in Venice? It dates back to 1516. Inside there are 5 beautiful synagogues, where you can celebrate your Jewish wedding:

  • Synagogue Great German Scola
  • Synagogue Canton Scola
  • Synagogue Italian Scola
  • Synagogue Levatine Scola
  • Synagogue Spanish Scola

Outside, these synagogues are inconspicuous and it is only thanks to some inscription in Hebrew that we understand that it is a place of worship. Each one is different in the architecture, in the number of people who can host and in size.

The most popular synagogue among couples from all over the world who decide to get married in Venice with the Jewish ceremony is the Spanish one. In addition to being the best known, it is also the largest synagogue in Venice.

The front door is large and wooden made, and above it there are large stained glass windows. On the back wall there is a tablet with the names of the Jews deported from Venice in the years 1943-44 while numerous other tablets on the side walls commemorate many members of well-known Venetian families.

Inside, the ceiling is richly worked, while the floor is made up of white and gray tiles. An elegant wooden balustrade delimits the large space in front of the Aron ha-kodesh, which is supported by handsome columns in polychrome marble. The officiants' lectern is enriched by three large chandeliers.

Now let’s review the key points of the Jewish ceremony:

  • The Chuppah: the bride and the groom are under the canopy, which symbolizes the house that the couple will share, a sanctified place where family and friends are always welcome. The chuppah can be decorated by a florist and we can set it for you.
  • The Ketubah: this is the marriage contract, signed by the couple and two witnesses.
  • Seven Circles: the bride and the groom, at the beginning of the marriage, circle one another for seven times. This symbolize the union of the couple and the beginning of a new family circle.
  • Seven Blessing: the Rabbi pronounces blessings to the couple, symbolizing the meeting together of the two parts of the human being, the woman and the man, Eve and Adam. Then, the couple's friends honor these words, and the couple share a glass of wine.
  • Breaking the glass: this gesture has many interpretations, but in general it symbolizes the irrevocability of the bond of the bride and groom. It is at the end of the ceremony, and all those present say "Mazel Tov" or other congratulations.

Venice is a fascinating city, always ready to surprise its visitors, even the most demanding.

Now you can imagine your dream Jewish wedding in Venice. For any information, do not hesitate to contact our agency, we will be happy to help you organize your beautiful Jewish wedding in one of the synagogues that this amazing city has the pleasure to offer.

 

 

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