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== The Tenaim (Engagement) == | == The Tenaim (Engagement) == | ||
The Rebbe Rayatz was presented with three marriage proposals. Two were daughters of wealthy families who promised large dowries. The third was Rebbetzin Nechama Dina, whose parents were poor. The Rebbe Rashab specifically chose this match over the other two proposals, explaining that he wanted his only son, the Rebbe Rayatz, to marry within the family. | The Rebbe Rayatz was presented with three marriage proposals. Two were daughters of wealthy families who promised large dowries. The third was Rebbetzin Nechama Dina, whose parents were poor. [[The Rebbe Rashab]] specifically chose this match over the other two proposals, explaining that he wanted his only son, the Rebbe Rayatz, to marry within the family. | ||
The tenaim between the Rebbe Rayatz and Rebbetzin Nechama Dina Schneerson was signed on 28 Sivan 5656 (1896) in the town of Alivka. For a week following, the parents of both the kallah and chosson held farbrengens during the month of Tammuz to celebrate the tenaim. | The tenaim between the Rebbe Rayatz and Rebbetzin Nechama Dina Schneerson was signed on 28 Sivan 5656 (1896) in the town of Alivka. For a week following, the parents of both the kallah and chosson held farbrengens during the month of Tammuz to celebrate the tenaim. | ||
The Rebbe Rayatz remained in Alivka for several days afterward with his uncle, the Raza, who shared chassidic stories with him. On 11 Tammuz, the Rebbe Rayatz returned to Lubavitch with his uncle. | The Rebbe Rayatz remained in Alivka for several days afterward with his uncle, the Raza, who shared chassidic stories with him. On 11 Tammuz, the Rebbe Rayatz returned to [[Lubavitch]] with his uncle. | ||
Due to the kallah's young age (15), the wedding was scheduled for over a year later. | Due to the kallah's young age (15), the wedding was scheduled for over a year later. | ||