spiegel@mhuxl.UUCP (mit.phoneslave) (03/27/84)
(Background for those less knowledgable than I: an oof-roof (both vowels are as in look) is a celebration held for a groom on the shabbat prior to his wedding. (Brevity is leads to cheaper transmission costs!) My question: What is the derivation of the custom for throwing candy at the groom while the poor soul is on the bimah? Anything interesting would be appreciated. Thanks. Murray Spiegel - Bell Communication Research
bleich@acf4.UUCP (Chaya Bleich) (03/27/84)
The reason for showering a groom with candy at his ufruf is to symbolically shower him with wishes for a sweet life. I've heard that among Sephardim it is customary to throw flowers. In any event, the candy need not be hard & painful - many people throw raisins or other soft sweets. Chaya Bleich allegra!cmcl2!acf4!bleich