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Why do bride and groom hold a piece of cloth between them when dancing the hora at their wedding while lifted in the chairs?
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This is an Orthodox Jewish practice, where men and women stay separated and "untouched" in public.
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What cultures dance the hora?
Just Jews and people trying to be like Jews, I believe. The Hora is danced at many Jewish celebrations, mostly bar/bat-mitzvas, in which the new adult is happily lifted up in a chair by the friends and family.
Why do you like dancing?
I have been dancing Ballet since the age of 3. I absolutely love it. In ballet everything is about technique. Where you place your arms, when you turn your head, how high your leg is lifted, and then put it all together in unison. Ballet makes you graceful and flexible. It helps with hand-eye coordination and believe it or not helps tremendously in school. If you are looking into participating in ballet go for it!
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What best describes the ballet move called a 'plie'?
A plié (pronounced plee-ay) is when you are in one of the five positions (first, second, third, fourth, or fifth position) and turn out and bend your knees outwards to the side while still keeping your heels on the floor. That is a demi plie. A grande plie is when you go all the way down and your heels do come off of the floor. You should always be tight in your butt and stomach. Keep your chin lifted and have a pleasant look on your face whenever you are dancing.
What role did the independent vote play in the 2008 Iowa caucus?
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Bar mitzvah - significance of the child on the chair?
The tradition of holding up a person on a chair while dancing originated with weddings. The Talmud discusses the practice of carrying a bride on men's shoulders while celebrating the wedding with dancing. This tradition then grew to the bride and groom being lifted on chairs which then grew to other celebrations.
Who lifted Kate's veil during the wedding?
Kate's Father lifted up her veil during the wedding
Why are you lifted up on a chair during a bat mitzvah?
Being lifted up on a chair for your bar/bat mitzvah or wedding is just for fun, it is only for you your mom, dad, and siblings.
What is the difference between wedding rings engagement rings and?
When my husband and I started out he gave me a promise ring (promise to stay true to me) then when we got engaged he gave me my engagement ring that has a lifted stone next when we got married he put my wedding band on the same finger with my engagement ring during the ceremony.. we bought the engagement and wedding band as a bridal set
What event where you might see a man get lifted up by his friends?
sports game wedding/bachelor party rock concert funeral
Name an event where you might see a man get lifted up by his friends?
Sports game, wedding/bachelor party, rock concert, funeral
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. Unstable air, if lifted, will rise by itself without any forcing. Stable air, if lifted, will tend to sink back down.,
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When was Get Lifted created?
Get Lifted was created in 2001.
Is lifted a verb?
Yes, lifted is a verb.
How much does it cost to put big tires on a lifted truck?
It costs anywhere between $1500-$2000
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the difference between lifted or stock is the height of the car/truck stock is straight from the factory lifted means the previous owner or you have put blocks under the leaf springs or coil boosters under or inside coil springs torsion bars may be adjusted for the desired height
