Yeshivish glossary term
erusin
אירוסין
Meaning
- betrothal
- legal engagement stage, often equivalent to kiddushin in halachic usage
Alternate spellings
eirusin, erussin
Usage and context
In classical halachic terminology, erusin is the betrothal stage; it is not identical to a modern social engagement.
- Category
- marriage - wedding
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The first bracha is connected with erusin.
Plain-English example
The first marriage blessing relates to the betrothal stage.