Complete Book of Wedding Vows (67 page)

Authors: Diane Warner

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BOOK: Complete Book of Wedding Vows

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'k'da'at Elohei Yisrael' 'according to the ordinance of G-d of Israel.'


Rabbi Dauermann (to Karen): "Karen Ann, daughter of Larry Birch and Judy Chambers, may the L-rd make you like Sarah and Rebekkah, like Rachael and Leah. Do you attest that after prayer and due consideration to know the will of G-d for your life, that the G-d of Israel, Blessed by He, has moved you join your life to that of this man at your side to be his bride?"

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Karen: "I do."


Rabbi Dauermann: "Do you promise to honor him as your husband, submitting to him, and helping him in every way to grow in submission to the will of G-d?"


Karen: "I do."


Rabbi Dauermann: "What token do you offer as a sign or symbol of your love for him in the sight of G-d? Place the ring on his finger and repeat after me:


'Harei at mikudeshet li' 'With this ring'


'B'taba'aat zu' 'you are consecrated to me'


'k'da'at Elohei Yisrael' 'according to the ordinance of G-d of Israel.'

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