medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Thank you Feige. I am the descendant of generations of Jewish rabbis (and
the women with whom they begot us) so I know the do and don'ts but thanks
for the formal reminders. all best, sharon
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From: Feige Kaplan <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 11:36 AM
Subject: [M-R] Re Jewish Weddings
> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
>
> I am not an expert in M-R But I have an interest in Religion and
> do follow the list on occasion. I can shed some light on this query. I
> have cleared this with G. Ferzoco. After all we geneticists, do have an
> interest in the offspring of Jewish (and other) marriages.
>
> According to Jewish law, Jewish marriages do not take place on the
> Sabbath because "Kiddushin" ( the marriage), may involve written
> agreements (forbidden on the Sabbath in the Orthodox tradition). The
> Chuppah ceremony does not take place on the Sabbath because it resembles
>
> a "kinyan" or financial transaction (also forbbiden on the Sabbath). The
>
> "financial elements" or arrangements of a marriage do not take hold
> until the
> Chuppah. There are opinions that state that under difficult
> circumstances (Sh'at Ha'Dechak), both kiddushin and Chuppah can take
> place on the Sabbath as marriage may lead to fulfilment of the
> commandment to "Be fruitful and mulitply." The above is discussed in the
>
> Shulchan Aruch (Code of Jewish Law, Rabbi Joseph Caro, 16th century)
> and elsewhere. I can get the specific citation if you like.
> Feige
>
>
>
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> Departments of Human Genetics and Pediatrics
> McGill University
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