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Nashim is the Hebrew word meaning women.
This order of law deals with family relations. ]
The huppah, wine glass and ring are included in this window.
(Tifereth Israel, Columbus, Ohio)
Excerpt
from Stained Glass Quarterly article dated Fall 1989
Nashim is the Hebrew word meaning women. Nashim deals with the laws governing the
relations between husband and wife. Marriage is regarded by Judaism as natural
in purpose but divine in origin. The natural purpose of marriage is the
propagation of the human race. But, at the same time, marriage is an ideal
state for the promotion of sanctity and purity of life.
The Hebrew words recited by the groom at the wedding ceremony, "By this
ring you are consecrated to me as my wife in accordance with the Law of
Moses and the people of Israel." are written in the upper portion of
the Nashim window. The ring (symbol of the eternal consecration of marriage)
is pictured in the lower area of the window composition. Also pictured are
two wine glasses symbolizing the blessings of the marriage. The huppah (wedding
canopy) symbolized in this window signifies the voluntary entrance of the
couple into the marriage in the presence of their community. |