Shabbos morning/afternoon - February 24, 2024 (15 Adar I, 5784). During the Shabbat preceding an Ashkenazi couple’s wedding, the groom is called upon to recite a blessing over the Torah, after which the congregation often throws nuts, almonds and raisins at him in supplement to the exclamations of “Mazal tov!” The nuts and sweets are symbolic of the congregation’s wishes that the couple may have a sweet and fruitful marriage. The Aufruf creates a clear connection between the Torah and the couple’s wedding, setting the tone for sanctity and reminding the couple of their responsibility to build a home dedicated to truth and goodness.
Shabbos Afternoon - February 24, 2024 (15 Adar I, 5784) at 12:00pm Rachel’s Shabbat Kallah will be hosted at the DU Chabad House by the Serebryanski family. Blessings and stories are exchanged in anticipation of the big day! There will also be food and drinks as well as Shabbos friendly games.
The week following the wedding there will be additional dinners and/or meals in celebration of the newly married couple. More details will be provided soon.