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[[File:תמונה של חופה.jpg|thumb|A Chuppah]] | [[File:תמונה של חופה.jpg|thumb|A Chuppah]] | ||
The transition between Kiddushin (betrothal) and Nisuin (marriage) is accomplished through the '''Chuppah''', and completed when the Chosson and Kallah enter the "Yichud room." | The transition between Kiddushin (betrothal) and [[Marriage (Nisuin)|Nisuin]] (marriage) is accomplished through the '''Chuppah''', and completed when the Chosson and Kallah enter the "Yichud room." | ||
At the Chuppah ceremony, a canopy is spread in advance over poles (the Chuppah), and the Chosson is led to it facing east. It is customary to conduct the Chuppah in the evening hours, after sunset or just before it. According to our custom, the Chuppah must be specifically under the open sky, which is a sign for being fruitful and multiplying "like the stars of heaven in abundance." | At the Chuppah ceremony, a canopy is spread in advance over poles (the Chuppah), and the Chosson is led to it facing east. It is customary to conduct the Chuppah in the evening hours, after sunset or just before it. According to our custom, the Chuppah must be specifically under the open sky, which is a sign for being fruitful and multiplying "like the stars of heaven in abundance." | ||