Jewish Weddings - Seven Blessings Dvar Torah

Jewish Weddings - Seven Blessings Dvar Torah

Dvar Torah Speech for Jewish Wedding or Sheva Brachot

Giving a speech at a wedding can be a daunting task.  That is why we've been posting sources from the Torah for some ideas on making a memorable speech at a Jewish wedding or Sheva Brachos (seven blessings).

The most memorable speeches are short, quote a source from the Torah, and is tailored to fit the couple.  Drawing connections between the Torah source and the couple is most important.

Avraham Pitches Sarahs Tent

Source is from Bereishis parashas Lech Lecha.  "From there he (Avraham) relocated to the mountain east of Beth-el and pitched his tent...."

According to Rashi the term "His tent" is read as ahalo, in the masculine.  However, in the Hebrew it has the same spelling as ahala, meaning "her tent".  Avraham pitched Sara's tent before he setup his tent.

What Does This Teach us About How To Treat Our Wives?

This teaches us two important lessons about how to properly treat our wives.

1. Man must provide his wife with proper housing
2. One should honor his wife more than himself

It's a good idea to build on this basic idea to make it more meaningful and special to the chosson and kallah.  Make sure you end your speech with something special.  A dvar torah should end with a blessing for the new bride and groom.