In the context of Jewish weddings, which of the following statements is true?

a. Jewish wedding ceremonies are always held in a synagogue.
b. Judaism strongly encourages marriage and family life.
c. Judaism has strict laws against intermarriage.
d. Jewish weddings involve a small and modest ceremony.


b. Judaism strongly encourages marriage and family life.

Analysis:
a. c & d. Incorrect. As the last part of a Jewish wedding, the groom crushes under his foot a glass wrapped in a cloth, a reminder in a time of great joy of the sorrow that came to Judaism when the Temple of Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 C.E.
b. Correct. Judaism strongly encourages marriage and family life. Jewish marriage has engagement, rings, a vow or a document certifying marriage obligations, and a grand celebration.

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