Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about pre-wedding events, dress code, traditions, and gifts.
1. Are there any other pre-wedding events we should be aware of?
Great question! We’re having an Aufruf (Synagogue call-up) on Saturday 16th January at the Masorti service, Emanuel Synagogue (Woollahra).
2. What is the dress code?
Summer formal.
3. What is summer formal?
Breezy and comfortable. No ties needed!
4. What should I expect at a Jewish Wedding?
Our ceremony will take place under the Chuppah, a canopy that symbolises the home we'll build together. It's open on all four sides, representing hospitality and inclusivity.
The ceremony will be a mixture of Hebrew, Aramaic, and English. The traditions speak to us joining our lives together, and we'll be receiving blessings from loved ones. The ceremony will conclude with us smashing a glass that we made together, immediately followed by a Hora (lively Jewish dancing) – we invite you all to join us!
Gifts & Wishing Well
We are simply excited to celebrate our special day with you, so please don’t feel obliged to give a gift. We know some of you are coming from far and wide, and we’re just so excited!
We'll have a wishing well on the day, or virtual wishing well (see below), if you'd like to contribute to our future together:
Sophie Levy And Yoni Hochberg