About Jewish Wedding Rings

By Leslie Moore


Jews have their laws and requirements when it comes to different ceremonies such as funerals and weddings. For weddings, some conditions therein include instructions or requirements of how a Jewish wedding should be conducted. The austerity of a Jewish wedding would depend on the rabbi who will perform the ceremony. The orthodox rabbi is a traditional rabbi who strictly follows the Jewish law. They may protest or refuse to attend a wedding whenever they found that some rules of the law were not followed while on the other hand, reformed rabbis are more lenient and may take the couple's decision into consideration. These factors would affect the appearance of the wedding ring and how it is being given on Jewish wedding ceremonies.

Buying the Ring

As stated on the Jewish law, their wedding must be made of solid uninterrupted gold, platinum or silver. It only means that there should be no spaces, gems, and holes in the ring. The plain design represents hope and an unbroken union for the married couples. If the above condition was not met, an Orthodox rabbi may refuse to hold a ceremony or may ask the man to get a different ring which will meet the same requirements of their Jewish law.

Consult the local Jewish store and see whether they are specializing with Jewish wedding rings. The possibility of you being able to find a ring depends on the number of Jewish population in your area and if there is a Jewish store around. If there is none, you will have to purchase it online and wait for the ring to be delivered to you. Couples can place Jewish scriptures or proverbs on their ring but they would have to consult it to a reformed rabbi who would conduct the ceremony who at most times, is lenient on scenarios like this.

Giving of Ring in the Jewish Wedding

Only one ring is required on wedding ceremonies under the Jewish law which means that exchange of rings are prohibited during a traditional Jewish wedding where in an Orthodox rabbi is involved, This won't be a problem with a reformed or conservative rabbi and he will not refuse to oversee this in the ceremony. A groom has to repeat a Hebrew vow being given by the rabbi and he will have to recite a line before placing the ring on his bride's finger.

The wedding ring is being placed on the right index finger in the wedding ceremony. Jews have chosen this for it to be clearly seen while the bride is reading the Torah. Once the wedding was finished, most women are placing the ring to their customary ring finger which is on their left hand. Grooms may do the same if exchange of rings took place.




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