The Unity of the Chuppah (Marriage)

Question:
Why is there a Chuppah, at a Jewish wedding?
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Answer:
Marriage is the union, of man and woman. But male and female are opposites, and the idea that they can become one, is absurd. You can't take opposites, and make them one, it's impossible.

Impossible, that is, unless you do one thing: find something that encompasses both of them. An energy, that can include opposites, can unite opposites.

And the only energy that can include opposites, is divine energy. Only G-d, the source of male and female, and everything else, can bring together opposites.

And so, only G-d can create a marriage.
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The word Chuppah, means encompassing. It represents the infinite Divine Presence, that hovers above bride and groom, to unite them.

Because man and woman, can only truly become one, if they dedicate themselves to something bigger, than the both of them.

When two people unite, for a common higher cause, then they transcend the differences between them, and become one.

Love, attraction, chemistry, biology and physics, are all important for marriage; but what will keep it together, is shared spiritual values, and a common sense of divine purpose.

As long as G-d is a partner in the marriage, you will be surrounded by the Chuppah, for a lifetime.