Chuppah
Again there shall be heard in this place…in the town of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem…the sound of mirth and gladness, the voice of bridegroom and bride. (Jeremiah 33:10-11)
The wedding chuppah as we know it, i.e. a tapestry canopy, was first identified by Rabbi Moshe Issereles (“the Rema”) in the 16th century, and presumably it was relatively new in his time.
The concept, however, is ancient. Psalm 19 speaks of the bridegroom emerging from his chuppah, while Joel 2:16 says, “Let the bridegroom emerge from his chamber, and the bride from her chuppah.”
The chuppah is a legal instrument that has come to be synonymous with traditional Jewish weddings and has come to be considered an object of Jewish ceremonial art. Based on the Jewish concept of hiddur mitzvah (“embellishing the mitzvah”), considerable effort is often made to create an attractive, unique chuppah.
Yair Emanuel Painted Silk Chuppah – Jerusalem
The top of this stunning hand-painted silk chuppah framed in white silk and its center is painted like a blue evening sky with Jerusalem’s buildings depicted in multicolor and “Yerushalayim” (Jerusalem) written in Hebrew. On each of the four sides are flaps that fall towards the ground to give more of a ‘canopy’ feel. Each side is decorated with the Jerusalem cityscape and Kol chatan v’ kol kalah (“The voice of the groom and voice of the bride”) is written on all four sides.
Price: $380
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Yair Emanuel Gold Medley Chuppah
This earthy raw silk chuppah embroidered in golden colors with pomegranates and sprigs of wheat is a beautiful symbol of building and growth. At its center are pomegranates with leaves surrounded by the sixth blessing of Sheva Brachos
Price: $420
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Galilee Silks Cream Brocade Chuppah
Cream brocade, organza and gold colored tulle with decorative curled edges. Embellished with hand painted silk flowers. This unique chuppah is designed by Shlomit Azati, founder of of Galilee Silks, which has become Israel’s leading silk and hand-dying factory, employing over 20 fabric experts.
Price: $550
Shipping: $40
Embroidery: $2 per letter (Hebrew or English)
Colors: Cream and Gold
Dimensions: 80 x 80 inches (2 x 2 meters)
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Chuppah with Silver Fringe
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Rich brocade bordered with a beaded silver fringe. This unique chuppah is designed by Shlomit Azati, founder of of Galilee Silks, which has become Israel’s leading silk and hand-dying factory, employing over 20 fabric experts.
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With your purchase of a chuppah by Galilee Silks you can receive a 20% discount on any of the tallit sets from our selection of Wedding Tallits.
Price: $550
Shipping: $40
Embroidery: $2 per letter (Hebrew or English)
Colors: Cream and Gold
Chuppah Dimensions: 80 x 80 inches (2 x 2 meters)
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Chuppah with Four Stars of David
Made from rich brocade with a border in blue taft. This unique chuppah is designed by Shlomit Azati, founder of of Galilee Silks, which has become Israel’s leading silk and hand-dying factory, employing over 20 fabric experts.
Price: $550
Shipping: $40
Embroidery: $2 per letter (Hebrew or English)
Colors: Cream, Brown, Blue
Dimensions: 80 x 80 inches (2 x 2 meters)
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Chuppah Tallit
A large tallit with an elaborate black traditional striping pattern and corners embellished with silver. Thick tzitzit lend a strongly traditional feeling to the wedding chuppah ceremony. Various tzitzit options available, including techelet.
Price: $160
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On a tight wedding budget?
Spending a few hundred dollars on a chuppah
may seem like a major expense, but consider:
- An heirloom-quality chuppah is a cherished investment
- Renting a chuppah can cost over $200
- The chuppah you choose sets the tone for your wedding