The Hora

     There are many essential things to a wedding. The exchanging of the rings, the feast, the dancing, these are all activities seen at almost all the weddings that take place all over the world. No Jewish wedding, however, is complete without one specific activity; the Hora. 

     
     The Hora is a traditional 'chair dance', where few strong and wedding guests hoist both the bride and groom above the dancing crowd while singing the traditional Jewish song 'Hava Nagila'. Some people choose to fill their wedding nights with food and dancing, however the Jewish people choose to add something quite unique, fun, and altogether that much more special; the Hora. 


By Julia Dankov