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Jewish Wedding Rings
"In Li-Be Mekudeshet Harei Tabaat Zo K'Dat Moshe Ve-Israel" – "Behold, are sanctified (betrothed) to me with this ring, according to the law of Moses and Israel. "
Among the many preparations for a wedding ceremony is the purchase of the rings wedding Jewish. However, not everyone is aware that many customs that accompany this fine old tradition.
How it all began
The beginning of Tractatus de "Kiddushin, the first Mishnah teaches that women are bought by men for money. Jewish law, halacha, states to the minimum extent that money is a prut or something with the equivalent value of the Prut. Today, the value of a prut is about 1 percent. Although technically a sea any piece of jewelry of Jews, however, the common custom in the Jewish world today will marry a ring. The constant use of the ring is a constant reminder of life unique bond they share with their spouse.
Gold or silver?
Despite the popular custom is the acquisition of a woman with a gold ring, some believe, as the Kabbalah, is a silver ring is actually better. As the "Ben Ish Chai "-" It's a mitzvah to acquire fine with a silver ring … a ring around the finger is a sign of ambient light, which receives a marriage … Adds elsewhere – "The letters of the word" Gold "- Zahav, are being reduced (in gimatriya – Zain = 7, right = 5, bet = 2), as opposed the letters of the word Silver – Kessef that increase (KAF = 20 = 60 samej, CBD = 80). This is a good sign that the game will be good and high.
Many of the used to buy silver rings, buy their future in a gold ring and wife. This is because most of today's brides are bought with a gold ring and a man must give his wife "only" a silver ring, she can hold it against him, thinking it is cheap, are less interested in it, etc. In addition, a ring Silver tends to obscure and it is less convenient to use permanently, which is another reason to give a gold ring to the first place.
Anyway, the groom should ensure that the ring is made of mixed metals, but pure gold or silver. Also, make sure that the Karat (percentage of gold) is not far from what is usual at home of the bride.
The form a ring of Jewish wedding
Some have written, according to the Kabbalah, the wedding ring should have a special form – Interior round out of place, a symbol of – positive signs of good luck "-" V'Mazal Tov Siman Tov. " Most of these rings have rounded corners, while some are stricter than the corners are sharp. Of course, this makes the ring quite awkward to use …
The ring Weddings can be used on any finger of the bride chooses, and some like to write their names on the inner strip after marriage.
A modern and popular wedding rings today is the Jewish "Ani L'Dodi" rings, which means "I am my beloved and my beloved added. "This verse was written by the great King Solomon in their holy book – the Song of Songs, making these rings very biblical to express love to another. In addition, many jewelers offer a wide range of lines that can be engraved on the outer, as – "Matzat and Sheahava Nafshi" which means "I found my heart loves "- a very touching verse written by King Solomon in his Song of Songs.
About the Author
Baltinester Bros. operate an online store which specializes among others in Jewish Jewelry, special Judaica gifts, Gold name jewelry and Silver name Jewelry.