Everything You Need to Know About the Sheva Brachot (Seven Blessings)

The seven blessings, or Sheva Brachot as they are called in Hebrew, are the heart of the Jewish wedding ceremony. Seven different blessings are bestowed upon the couple when they are standingunder the chuppah. They may be given by the officiant, the rabbi or the cantor, or friends and family members. Many couples recite English translations or alternative blessings in addition to the Hebrew text.

The seven blessings are repeated again at the wedding reception and then once a day for the next seven nights. Loved ones host meals or gatherings in the couple's honor, also called the Sheva Brachot, where the blessings are recited again. This is a way for the community to continue to celebrate with the newlyweds and sanctify their marriage.

历史和舍瓦Brachot的含义

The tradition of celebrating a marriage for seven days dates back to biblical times. In fact, scholars discussed the idea in the Talmud, a book of Jewish law written in the second century C.E. The blessings recited over the couple also come from ancient rabbinic teachings and express joy and hope for the new union.

新娘和新郎都加入现代元素这一传统。许多请求祝福希伯来文和英文的仪式上被记载。有的人选择替代翻译或问他们喜欢写独特祝福他们的人。这也是为新娘一个新的自定义和新郎问朋友和家人的仪式上朗诵的祝福，而不是把它留给拉比​​或主祭。“有一两件事，我们看到了很多的是使用舍瓦Brachot为契机，以纪念特殊的客人夫妇，”专家卡伦肉桂说。

While religious couples tend to have Sheva Brachot meals for seven days after their weddings, more modern couples skip it for their honeymoon. “However, with smaller weddings on the horizon for the foreseeable future in light of the pandemic, we’re predicting a revival of the custom as a way to include friends and family unable to make it to the main event,” said Cinnamon.

Seven Blessings (Sheva Brachot) FAQs

当七条祝福记载在婚礼？

The Sheva Brachot are first recited under the chuppah (the wedding canopy). At more traditional weddings they are recited again after the meal at the reception.

谁背诵七个祝福的婚礼吗？

“在美好的祝福往往是由一个拉比或领唱者叙述，但他们没有要，”肉桂说。“夫妻可以问嘉宾的祝福的朗诵加入。”如果你问别人背诵希伯来文的祝福，确保他们能讲流利的语言。如果没有，你可以要求他们阅读的英文翻译。

Where are the seven blessings recited?

七条祝福一个犹太婚礼中列举了两次：当夫妇祝福饭后在婚礼树冠下站立和再一次。后者可以发生在接待大厅或其它地方的饭端上来。

Do I need to prepare for the seven blessings at the wedding?

祝福通常高呼超过一杯酒，从中夫妇然后喝。确保有一个目前chuppah下，当被说恩典旁边的情侣。同样重要的是早期谁去背诵七个祝福确定。准备获奖者，让他们知道什么时候接近chuppah。

不要七祝福必须在希伯来语？

这是传统的背诵祝福在希伯来文，但很多情侣也选择有他们在英语和阅读。现代夫妻甚至亲人写自己的祝福这对夫妻和背诵那些代替或补充传统的希伯来祝福。“这是一个很好的方式，以确保客人谁不知道希伯来语都包括在内，”肉桂说。

Can I write my own seven blessings?

绝对。这是一个很好的接触有朋友或家人写自己的祝福这对夫妻（或有夫妻写他们彼此）。也有替代版本，很容易在互联网上找到。

Who plans a Sheva Brachot meal?

基本上节日dinn舍瓦Brachot餐er parties. “Anyone who wants to help celebrate the couple can plan one, though they’ll need to coordinate with them,” said Cinnamon. “Anyone interested in holding a Sheva Brachot should try to be in touch with the couple early on once they’ve set their wedding date, so they can claim a night, as well as coordinate the guest list.”

How many people attend a Sheva Brachot meal?

“传统上，对于舍瓦Brachot餐，应该有最少为10个客人，包括谁没有参加婚礼或前舍瓦Brachot一个至少有一个人，”肉桂说。有没有限制多少人可以参加，但要记住，这不是另一场婚礼。由于夫妻俩可能会参加这些饭菜七，考虑保持它小巧而精致。

我应该在舍瓦Brachot餐送达？

“The meal can consist of just about anything, as long as it includes bread,” said Cinnamon. “Ideally it should be something special that the couple will enjoy. Hosts can opt to hold the meal in their home or at a restaurant or synagogue.”

Do I have to have all seven Sheva Brachot meals?

“Sheva Brachot meals are not required by Jewish law, and it’s perfectly acceptable to opt for one or two rather than the full seven,” said Cinnamon.