The chuppah at a chasunah represents the deep connection that Klal Yisroel has with Hashem.  Rashi tells us that at Har Sinai, Hashem, so to speak, came out to greet the Yidden, just like we see the Chosson does by taking three steps to greet his kallah at the chuppah.  

L’shem Yichud Kudsha B’Richu Ushechintai- we say this before doing mitzvos because each time we do a mitzvah we set our intention to recreate this beautiful bond between us and Hashem.  We must internalize that Hashem gets incredible nachas and enjoyment from each mitzvah that we do.  He waits and anticipates our avodah, and knowing this is the true “Simcha shel Mitzvah”.

Take a moment at the next chuppah you are at to think deeply about what it represents.  This connection is often missed, but it is such a perfect time to meditate on the beauty in front of you and the fact that this experience is a mashal for our holy relationship with Hashem.

Produced by Mendy Portnoy
Directed by Binyamin Babayof
Gaffer – Lucas Ruderman
Grip – Maxwell Geofffrey
Assistant Camera – Chaim Gerlitz
Casting by Shalom Dershowitz

Cast: Chaim Ghoori, Tova and Meir Dershowitz, Alexandra and Yehuda Schupper, Eitan and Rachel Perlysky