During the cocktail hour:

Chatan's Tisch - During the groom's reception, friends and family are invited to greet Max, wish him well, drink, celebrate, sing. Most importantly, the ketuba, Jewish marriage contract outlining Max's responsibilities as a husband to Rebekah, is signed during the tisch.

Bedeken - Max will be danced in from the chatan's tisch to Rebekah by his friends and family. He will place the veil over her head, enacting his responsibility to clothe her. This will be the first time Max and Rebekah have seen each other in almost a week! Their parents will also offer blessings to each of them right before moving on to the ceremony.

Ceremony:

Chuppah - The chuppah is the canopy that Max and Rebekah will be married under. Their parents will walk them down the aisle and stand with them under the chuppah. Also under the chuppah: the Mesader Kiddushin (rabbi officiant), 2 witnesses, wine, a ring.

Kiddushin (Blessings of Betrothal) - The rabbi will recite betrothal blessings over a cup of wine which Max and Rebekah will drink from. Wine is a symbol of joy in the Jewish tradition and on holidays, the kiddush blessing is recited to express the sanctity of the day. A wedding is much like a holiday, thus kiddushin is the sanctification of a man and woman to each other.

The Ring - According to Jewish law, a marriage becomes official when the groom gives a valuable object, like a ring, to the bride. In front of two witnesses, Max will declare to Rebekah, (in Hebrew), "Behold, you are betrothed unto me with this ring, according to the law of Moses and Israel." Max will place the ring on Rebekah's right forefinger and at this moment, they are considered fully married!

Sheva Brachot (The Seven Blessings) - Rebekah will now present Max with a brand new tallit (prayer shawl) which he will wrap them both in. Seven blessings are recited over the second cup of wine which Max and Rebekah will drink from.

Breaking the Glass - A glass will be placed on the floor which Max will break as a reminder of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. The ceremony is concluded at this time; guests shout, "Mazal tov!" and dance Rebekah and Max out towards the reception area for dinner, drinks and dancing!

The Museum of Jewish Heritage is located in Battery Park overlooking New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It is steps away from the Financial District and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.