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'''Aufruf''' ([[Yiddish]]: אויפרוף ''ofrif'',''oyfruf, ufruf/ifrif'' or אויפרופן ''ofrifn'') is the ceremony in [[Judaism]], literally meaning "call up" in [[Yiddish]], in which the groom-to-be is called up for an [[aliyah#Synagogue Aliyah|aliyah]], or reading of the [[Sefer Torah|Torah]]. In the Ashkenazi Jewish community the aufruf is held on the [[Shabbat]] before the [[Jewish view of marriage|wedding]], while in the [[Sephardic]] tradition, it is held on the Shabbat after the wedding. |
'''Aufruf''' ([[Yiddish]]: אויפרוף ''ofrif'',''oyfruf, ufruf/ifrif'' or אויפרופן ''ofrifn'') is the ceremony in [[Judaism]], literally meaning "call up" in [[Yiddish]], in which the groom-to-be is called up for an [[aliyah#Synagogue Aliyah|aliyah]], or reading of the [[Sefer Torah|Torah]]. <ref>http://www.myjewishlearning.com/lifecycle/Marriage/LiturgyRitualCustom/Aufruf.htm</ref>In the Ashkenazi Jewish community the aufruf is held on the [[Shabbat]] before the [[Jewish view of marriage|wedding]], while in the [[Sephardic]] tradition, it is held on the Shabbat after the wedding. |
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After the Torah reading, the congregation sings a congratulatory song and the women throw candies at the groom. In non-Orthodox congregations, the bride and groom may be called up to the Torah together. It is customary for the family of the groom to invite the congregation to a festive [[kiddush]] after the services. |
After the Torah reading, the congregation sings a congratulatory song and the women throw candies at the groom. In non-Orthodox congregations, the bride and groom may be called up to the Torah together. It is customary for the family of the groom to invite the congregation to a festive [[kiddush]] after the services. |
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In the Ashkenazi Orthodox world, the bride does not attend the aufruf because the bride and groom refrain from seeing each other for a week before the wedding. The custom is for the bride to remain at home surrounded by her girlfriends. |
In the Ashkenazi Orthodox world, the bride does not attend the aufruf because the bride and groom refrain from seeing each other for a week before the wedding. The custom is for the bride to remain at home surrounded by her girlfriends. |
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In [[Israel]], the aufruf is known as a ''Shabbat Hatan'' (lit. groom's Sabbath). |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Jewish wedding]] |
*[[Jewish wedding]] |
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Revision as of 05:22, 29 September 2008
Aufruf (Yiddish: אויפרוף ofrif,oyfruf, ufruf/ifrif or אויפרופן ofrifn) is the ceremony in Judaism, literally meaning "call up" in Yiddish, in which the groom-to-be is called up for an aliyah, or reading of the Torah. [1]In the Ashkenazi Jewish community the aufruf is held on the Shabbat before the wedding, while in the Sephardic tradition, it is held on the Shabbat after the wedding.
After the Torah reading, the congregation sings a congratulatory song and the women throw candies at the groom. In non-Orthodox congregations, the bride and groom may be called up to the Torah together. It is customary for the family of the groom to invite the congregation to a festive kiddush after the services.
In the Ashkenazi Orthodox world, the bride does not attend the aufruf because the bride and groom refrain from seeing each other for a week before the wedding. The custom is for the bride to remain at home surrounded by her girlfriends.
In Israel, the aufruf is known as a Shabbat Hatan (lit. groom's Sabbath).