What’s the Truth about . . . a Chatan and Kallah Not Seeing Each Other before the Wedding?
Misconception: A bride and groom may not see each other during the week preceding their wedding. Fact: This is a widespread Ashkenazic practice with little basis in traditional sources. Background: In Ashkenazic[1] circles, often a bride and groom do not see each other for a full week before their wedding, although they do speak by phone and communicate […]