Yeshivish glossary term
mesader kiddushin
מסדר קידושין
Meaning
- rabbi or authority who officiates at kiddushin
- person arranging the halachic marriage ceremony
Alternate spellings
mesader kidushin
Usage and context
The officiating rabbinic role responsible for properly arranging the marriage ceremony.
- Category
- marriage - wedding
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The rav will be the mesader kiddushin.
Plain-English example
The rabbi will officiate and oversee the Jewish marriage ceremony.