Photograph of the wedding of Jackie and Tony Weiss, 1983
Object numberM2023/042:013
TitlePhotograph of the wedding of Jackie and Tony Weiss, 1983
Creator David Huban (photographer)
DescriptionColour photograph of Jackie Weiss (nee Wise) and Tony Weiss at their reception in the Maccabean Hall.
The couple are seated as their guests dance the Hora, a traditional dance where the newlyweds are lifted into the air on chairs and family and friends dance in circles around them. In this photograph, the wedding couple are joined by holding a handkerchief between them. Guests sing ‘Hava Nagila’ and circle the couple in a celebratory dance.
This is part of a collection of images photographed by David Huban representing some of the rituals and customs at a Jewish wedding.
The couple are seated as their guests dance the Hora, a traditional dance where the newlyweds are lifted into the air on chairs and family and friends dance in circles around them. In this photograph, the wedding couple are joined by holding a handkerchief between them. Guests sing ‘Hava Nagila’ and circle the couple in a celebratory dance.
This is part of a collection of images photographed by David Huban representing some of the rituals and customs at a Jewish wedding.
Production date 1983-02-06 - 1983-02-06
Production period20th century
Subjectweddings, marriage customs, Maccabean Hall, families, rabbis, ketubah
Object namephotographs
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- width: 125.00 mm
height: 89.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Jackie Weiss