 | Caring for the poor has been part of Jewish marriages since Abraham and Sarah first opened the sides of their tent and provided food and drink to all who passed by - especially to those who were poor. In the shtetls of Eastern Europe, wedding feasts did not begin until the poor of the community had sat down to eat. And when Jews first came to America from every corner of the world, they brought few possessions, carrying instead a wealth of Jewish traditions. Chief among these was the obligation to feed the hungry, often in connection with a celebration feast.
By giving a percentage of the cost of your wedding celebration to MAZON, you can make these Jewish traditions your own. Sharing your simcha with MAZON, you fulfill the ancient Jewish tradition of inviting the poor to the table, and you add joy and meaning to your celebration, while providing important help to hungry people worldwide. |
The traditional breaking of the glass signifies the end of the wedding ceremony. This symbol of sorrow in the midst of joy also reminds us that we live in a world broken into many pieces. By contributing 3% of the cost of your wedding to MAZON, you help make the world whole.
Here are a few ways to tell your guests that you’re sharing your wedding with those in need:
Table Cards The cards can be used either as table cards or individual place cards to signify that your family has invited the poor to your celebration table. They are free-of-charge with any size contribution and can be sent to you in advance of your special day.
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Inner View 1 of Table card
Inner View 2 of Table card
Centerpiece Cards The cards can be used as part of your centerpiece to also signify that your family has invited the poor to your celebration table. As the table cards, the centerpiece card are free-of-charge with any size contribution and can be sent to you in advance of your special day.
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Front View of Centerpiece card
Back View of Centerpiece card
Certificates The certificate can be used in conjunction with your wedding to honor individuals who are participating in your ceremony, such as a rabbi, cantor, friends or relatives. The usual donation amount is $18 (chai) per certificate. If time permits, we would be happy to provide a certificate for the rabbi to present to you under your chuppah, indicating that your family has invited MAZON to the table of your simcha.
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Wedding Certificate Sample
“In Lieu of Gifts” cards These can be included with your invitation if you are requesting that guests make contributions to MAZON instead of giving gifts.
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Front View of "In Lieu of Gifts" card
Back View of "In Lieu of Gifts" card
Tributes At your request, MAZON will send a personalized tribute card, notifying the couple that you have made a contribution in their honor. To cover the cost of these tributes, MAZON requests a minimum contribution of $18 each.
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