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n. 1 (context Judaism English) The canopy over a Jewish couple during their marriage ceremony. 2 (context Judaism figuratively English) A marriage ceremony, wedding.
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A chuppah (, pl. חוּפּוֹת, chuppot, literally, "canopy" or "covering"), also huppah, chipe, chupah, or chuppa, is a canopy under which a Jewish couple stand during their wedding ceremony. It consists of a cloth or sheet, sometimes a tallit, stretched or supported over four poles, or sometimes manually held up by attendants to the ceremony. A chuppah symbolizes the home that the couple will build together. While a Jewish marriage is still considered valid in the absence of a chuppah, a chuppah is still considered a basic requirement for a Jewish wedding.
In a more general sense, chupah refers to the method by which nesuin, the second stage of a Jewish marriage, is accomplished. According to some opinions, it is accomplished by the couple standing under the canopy; however, there are other views.
Usage examples of "chuppah".
Together, they placed the tips of them at the four corners of the chuppah, and raised them over the heads of the officiators.
She walked under the chuppah, and began to circle Khor while her grandfather continued.
When we were married under velvet chuppah in Ben's mother's living room by a rabbi, and we come to see all people to wish us good luck, I turn around and see my brother Nathan and Ben fight with fists.
As a gift, Teilani's fellow teachers arranged for the release of a dozen clouds of fire sprites, and the dazzling insects flew around the clearing, leaving tiny comet trails in their wake, a chuppah of stars, as if Chal really were heaven and Kirk and Teilani were blessed beyond measure.