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Gallery: A glimpse inside a Hasidic Jewish wedding

By Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval Global News
Posted September 3, 2014 2:45 pm
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Levi and Mushky's marriage was arranged and the bride's aunt acted as the matchmaker. View image in gallery mode
Levi and Mushky's marriage was arranged and the bride's aunt acted as the matchmaker. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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Matchmaking is considered similar to the types of services that dating apps can offer. View image in gallery mode
Matchmaking is considered similar to the types of services that dating apps can offer. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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One common misconception is that brides shave off their hair before their wedding. View image in gallery mode
One common misconception is that brides shave off their hair before their wedding. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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The bride and groom face one another just before the wedding after not seeing each other for a week. View image in gallery mode
The bride and groom face one another just before the wedding after not seeing each other for a week. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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The groom covers the brides face with a veil to show he is getting married for reasons besides beauty. View image in gallery mode
The groom covers the brides face with a veil to show he is getting married for reasons besides beauty. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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The bride's face is covered to emphasize that marriage is not for beauty. View image in gallery mode
The bride's face is covered to emphasize that marriage is not for beauty. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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The bride and groom stand under a canopy during the wedding, which is where the soul reunites and the two become one being. View image in gallery mode
The bride and groom stand under a canopy during the wedding, which is where the soul reunites and the two become one being. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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According to Hasidic custom, there were two souls that were one before coming to earth and a wedding celebrates their reunion. View image in gallery mode
According to Hasidic custom, there were two souls that were one before coming to earth and a wedding celebrates their reunion. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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Marriage celebrates the union of two individuals and is especially important in the Hasidic tradition. View image in gallery mode
Marriage celebrates the union of two individuals and is especially important in the Hasidic tradition. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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During the marriage ceremony, the wedding party circles around the groom seven times. View image in gallery mode
During the marriage ceremony, the wedding party circles around the groom seven times. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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The groom is accompanied by his wedding party to the reception. View image in gallery mode
The groom is accompanied by his wedding party to the reception. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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The canopy is very symbolic in Jewish weddings. View image in gallery mode
The canopy is very symbolic in Jewish weddings. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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It's under the canopy that a soul is reunited in marriage. View image in gallery mode
It's under the canopy that a soul is reunited in marriage. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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As Hasidic marriages are considered religious events, the men and women are separated, even at the reception. View image in gallery mode
As Hasidic marriages are considered religious events, the men and women are separated, even at the reception. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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The bride dances with her guests at the wedding. View image in gallery mode
The bride dances with her guests at the wedding. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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Hasidic weddings are joyous affairs, filled with dancing. View image in gallery mode
Hasidic weddings are joyous affairs, filled with dancing. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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Children are included in all the celebrations. View image in gallery mode
Children are included in all the celebrations. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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After the wedding ceremony, the party begins. View image in gallery mode
After the wedding ceremony, the party begins. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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An intimate and joy-filled glimpse of Levi and Mushky's Hasidic wedding in Montreal. View image in gallery mode
An intimate and joy-filled glimpse of Levi and Mushky's Hasidic wedding in Montreal. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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Generations dance together at a Hasidic wedding in Montreal. View image in gallery mode
Generations dance together at a Hasidic wedding in Montreal. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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Dancing plays a joy-filled role in Jewish weddings for everyone. View image in gallery mode
Dancing plays a joy-filled role in Jewish weddings for everyone. Sebastien Gagnon-Dorval
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Global News had exclusive access to one of the Hasidic Jews’ most traditional ceremonies: marriage.

Take a look at these intimate and joy-filled photos from Levi and Mushky’s wedding in Montreal.

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