Is it necessary for Jews to be married in a synagogue?

Answer 1

It's considered the best recommendation, but you could also have it in the synagogue's backyard and/or patio.

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There is absolutely no requirement for a Jewish wedding to be held in a synagogue. Jewish weddings can be held pretty much anywhere including homes, hotels, parks, and restaurants.

Answer 2

Jews get married where they choose to get married. There is no requirement in the religion to be married inside a synagogue. Many Jewish weddings are done outdoors. It is simply a matter of preference.

Answer:

Orthodox Jewish weddings are typically held in a wedding-hall. The Chuppah-ceremony is under the canopy which is outdoors, adjacent to the wedding-hall, where the dancing and meal later take place.

Answer 3

No. It Is not necessary for a Jewish wedding to be performed in a synagogue. An orthodox Jewish wedding can be held in a synagogue, private home, backyard, tent or catering hall. The actual custom is to perform the ceremony under a chupah (a canopy supported with poles) under the stars. To satisfy this custom, some have the ceremony outside a catering hall (as in a yard or parking lot) and some halls have a designated place for a chupah under an open skylight.

The basic requirements are for the presence of a bride and groom and two religiously qualified witnesses. The presence of an officiating rabbi is not mandatory but is useful as he can ensure that the ceremony is done properly according to religious custom and he can also take care of the paperwork to satisfy government legal requirements. The presence of additional people will allow for certain customs and ceremonies that require a quorum of 10 men, and of course, any additional guests will help in making it a joyous affair.

Answer 4

Religious Jewish weddings are not usually held in synagogues. What makes the wedding a religious one is its compliance with custom and with Jewish law, not its location.
Romance aside, a wedding in front of a justice of the peace need have no more depth than applying for a joint bank account. A religious Jewish wedding, by contrast:

• Sanctifies the occasion in front of God, as the ceremony includes many blessings to Him.
  
• It follows traditions that are thousands of years old.
  
• It establishes ties to a community and its Rabbi.
  
• It includes a reading of the ketubah-document, reminding the couple of their obligations to each other.
  
• It provides some degree of stability, as couples who have shared religious values are less likely to divorce.
  

See also:

More about the Jewish wedding ceremony

Answer 5

Necessary? No. Desirable? Maybe.