In some European communities, the embroidered Torah ark coverings (parochet) were used as the covering, but over time it became the custom to marry under a tallit (prayer shawl), which was frequently a gift from the bride’s family to the groom.
Cuppa meaning portable#
Starting in the 16th century, probably in Poland, a portable canopy held aloft by four poles came into use. It was said the divine Name hovers above it, sanctifying the space below after the ceremony, some rabbis invite couples to stand inside to recall - or anticipate - their own weddings.
The huppah (also commonly spelled chuppah) is a symbol of God’s presence at a wedding and in the home being established under the canopy. (The word is often pluralized, according to Hebrew style, as huppot or chuppot.)Īre you planning a Jewish wedding? Let us help out! Sign up for Breaking the Glass, an email series that will help guide you to the wedding that’s right for you! According to Midrash, God created 10 splendid huppahs for the marriage of Adam and Eve. The tabernacle built in the desert to house the presence of God is described as a bridal canopy. Its openness recalls the tent of the biblical Abraham, a paragon of hospitality, who kept his tents open on all sides so that visitors would know they were welcome. The bridal canopy is a multifaceted symbol: It is a home, a garment and a bed covering. My Jewish Learning is a not-for-profit and relies on your help Donate
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