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Jewish marriage customs and rites

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Beck Archives Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: B063
Abstract

The Beck Archives Photograph Collection contains photographs, negatives, and other materials which reflect the rich, varied, and vibrant Jewish experience in the Rocky Mountain region, with a special emphasis on Colorado. It also contains some photographs from other states and countries.

Dates: 1790-2006; 1790 - 2006

Marriage Documents, 1947 August 27

 File
Identifier: B392.03.0001.0004
Abstract

2 marriage certificates for Evelyn Paper Himelgrin and Gerald Himelgrin. One from the City and County of Denver and the other a Hebrew language booklet certificate.

Dates: 1947 August 27

Mordecai and Enga Friedman, 1872

 File
Identifier: B111.03.0003.0024
Abstract

Mordecai and Enga Friedman were married on January 25, 1872.

Dates: 1872

Sam and Anna Grimes Wedding Portrait, 1892

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0013.00005
Abstract

Sam Grimes wearing a suit and bowler hat sits with Anna Grimes who wears a wedding dress and veil. A fan is attached to Anna Grimes' dress. Sam and Anna Grimes were one of the early East European Jewish couples to be married in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1892

Sermons, n.d. / c. 1960 - 1978

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0003.0018
Abstract

This folder contains seven sermons.

1. Our Gravest Sin - No date

2. Every Human Being is Tested - No date - Weekly Torah portion Vayera (Genesis 18:1-22:24)

3. Family Love - No date - First day of Rosh HaShanah (in duplicate)

4. What is a Sanctuary? - No date

5. A Middle Ground-Is There Still One - No date

6. Untitled - No date - First day of Rosh HaShanah

7. Untitled - No date - Second day of Rosh HaShanah

Dates: n.d. / c. 1960 - 1978

Wedding Photo Album, 1947-08-27

 Item
Identifier: B392.01.0003.00001
Abstract

Small black and white photograph album from the wedding of Evelyn Paper to Gerald Himelgrin on August 27, 1947 with six photographs in the album and two loose. Photos include bridal party, ceremony, chuppah, first dance and cake cutting.

Dates: 1947-08-27

Wedding Portrait of Anna Schatz and Max Rosenthal, 1906 June 5

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0013.00019
Abstract

Max Rosenthal sits in a chair with an apple blossom flower in his lapel. Anna stands next to him dressed in her wedding gown and veil holding a bouquet of flowers.

Dates: 1906 June 5

Wedding Portrait of Sam and Bertha Flax, circa 1909

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0013.00012
Abstract

Sam Flax wears a three-piece suit, tie and gold watch. Bertha Flax wears a white gown and gold pin.

Dates: circa 1909

Wedding Portraits, 1947 August 8

 File
Identifier: B392.01.0001.0001
Abstract

Four formal wedding portraits, all black and white. (3) of Evelyn, two are identical and (1) of both Evelyn and Gerald.

Dates: 1947 August 8

Wedding Sermons/Speeches, c. 1954 - 1978

 File
Identifier: B429.01.0003.0017
Abstract This folder contains seven wedding speeches/sermons. Four are "generic" and three are specific to couples. 1. Speech on the occasion of Sherri and Brad's pre-nuptual Torah honors - No date 2. Sermon on the occasion of Sherwin Yoelin and Rochelle Yamin's pre-nuptual Torah honors - September 8, 1957 3. Fishman-Breier - No date 4. A Wedding Sermon - February 1, 1954 - For the RCA manual 5. Wedding - No date 6. Dear Bride and Groom -...
Dates: c. 1954 - 1978