Pronounced: OHF-ruff, Origin: Yiddish, custom in which the groom (and often the bride) is called to the Torah for an aliyah on the Shabbat before the wedding.
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Before the Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Before the wedding, bride and groom are feted, the bride is veiled, and the groom dons a shroud-like garment.
Alternative Bedeken Ceremonies
For some couples, the bedeken is a chance to set the mood for their wedding ceremony, often in a personalized way.
How to Plan a Jewish Wedding
A checklist of 7 things to consider, from clergy to chuppah.