Why Are Sephardi & Ashkenazi Weddings So Unique?

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While Ashkenazi and Sephardi weddings share the same basic framework, customs among the two groups vary widely. From the Shabbat Chatan to the mikvah (ritual immersion), and from henna parties to chuppah styles, each community celebrates this auspicious occasion with its own unique style.

 

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