Of all the Jewish wedding traditions that you will encounter, this is the one that you are actively encouraged to participate in. Jewish dancing (also known as Israeli dancing or Hora) usually takes place once guests have been invited to dinner, but before any food is served. Guests are invited to join the couple on the dance floor and a very frenetic 10 – 15 minutes of Israeli style dancing takes place., which essentially involves dancing around in circles to uplifting Hebrew songs. Usually, there are separate circles for the men and the women with the bride and groom at the centre. After a few minutes the couple are raised on chairs and are passed a napkin or handkerchief to hold between them. An Orthodox Jewish wedding in Jerusalem: Traditionally, on the day of his wedding, the chatan (groom) wears first wears the kittel (white linen garment), which signifies purity, holiness and new beginnings. Thereafter, he wears it on special occasions such as Rosh Hashanah (New Year&8217;s), Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), and Pesach (Passover).

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