Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A canopy on four posts held over the couple being married during a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In the Jewish marriage ceremony, the canopy under which the reading of the kethuba, or marriage contract, and the nuptial ceremonies are performed.
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- noun Judaism The
canopy over a Jewish couple during their marriage ceremony.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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"That (Clinton) chose to marry under a chuppah is a sign that Jewish life both has high relevance in our culture and that, like Abraham's tent, is open to welcoming new participants," he said.
The Forward 50: Right Wingers, Chelsea Clinton Included on Top Jews List The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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"That (Clinton) chose to marry under a chuppah is a sign that Jewish life both has high relevance in our culture and that, like Abraham's tent, is open to welcoming new participants," he said.
The Forward 50: Right Wingers, Chelsea Clinton Included on Top Jews List The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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"That (Clinton) chose to marry under a chuppah is a sign that Jewish life both has high relevance in our culture and that, like Abraham's tent, is open to welcoming new participants," he said.
The Forward 50: Right Wingers, Chelsea Clinton Included on Top Jews List Josh Fleet 2010
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"That (Clinton) chose to marry under a chuppah is a sign that Jewish life both has high relevance in our culture and that, like Abraham's tent, is open to welcoming new participants," he said.
The Forward 50: Right Wingers, Chelsea Clinton Included on Top Jews List The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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"That (Clinton) chose to marry under a chuppah is a sign that Jewish life both has high relevance in our culture and that, like Abraham's tent, is open to welcoming new participants," he said.
The Forward 50: Right Wingers, Chelsea Clinton Included on Top Jews List Josh Fleet 2010
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I'm expecting any moment for her to announce that the chuppah is going up over the tire swing.
Obama Drops Reporters From Plane* - Swampland - TIME.com 2008
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"That Clinton chose to marry under a chuppah is a sign that Jewish life both has high relevance in our culture and that, like Abraham's tent, is open to welcoming new participants," he said.
The Forward 50: Right Wingers, Chelsea Clinton Included on Top Jews List The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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"That Clinton chose to marry under a chuppah is a sign that Jewish life both has high relevance in our culture and that, like Abraham's tent, is open to welcoming new participants," he said.
The Forward 50: Right Wingers, Chelsea Clinton Included on Top Jews List The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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Similarly, the glass is a tribute, the chuppah is a reminder, and the blessings are a send-off.
Creative Couplings John S. Drew 2005
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Similarly, the glass is a tribute, the chuppah is a reminder, and the blessings are a send-off.
Creative Couplings John S. Drew 2005
john commented on the word chuppah
See also chupah.
January 21, 2008