Birkat Chatanim | More (or perhaps less) Than You Thought...
About this episode
The episode explores the practice and significance of Birkat Chatanim in Jewish marriage celebrations.
Birkat Chatanim | More (or perhaps less) Than You Thought... by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom We are all familiar with ברכת חתנים, although generally in its more common referent - "Sheva Berakhot". We examine the sources and the divided practice of Bavel vs. Eretz Yisrael regarding how many Berakhot are said - and propose an explanation for the need for "Panim Chadashot" (a "new face" at the celebration) which is required to justify re-reciting these Berakhot at a feast given to honor the new couple. This shiur was lovingly given in honor of the forthcoming marriage of our son, Kovy to his בחירת לב, Zoe. May their lives always be filled with שפע ברכות...seven times over. Source sheet >>
People in this episode
Host: Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
Topics covered
- Birkat Chatanim
- Sheva Berakhot
- Bavel vs. Eretz Yisrael
- Panim Chadashot
- marriage celebration
Keywords
- Birkat Chatanim
- Sheva Berakhot
- marriage
- Jewish tradition
- Panim Chadashot
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Yeshivat Har Etzion
Books & works: Birkat Chatanim
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