Slovak Jewish Heritage Database

Chuppah (Wedding canopy)

Item

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Title

Chuppah (Wedding canopy)

Coverage

Varín (Várna)

Date

1907

Materials

cotton or synthetic velvet, waxing, cotton and metal thread embroidery, goldwork embroiderymetal ribbon with fringe, metal sequins

Physical Dimensions

170 cm

Text

'The sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom.' (Jeremiah 33:11)
donated by Chevra Kadisha (burial society) in Varín (Várna)

Citation

“Chuppah (Wedding canopy),” Slovak Jewish Heritage Database, accessed April 25, 2026, https://database.slovak-jewish-heritage.org/items/show/1147.

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