he ceremony is performed about a week before the wedding and symbolizes the bittersweet separation of the young bride from her family.
The henna ceremony, once celebrated primarily by Jews from Morocco and Yemen, has grown in popularity in Israel. Nowadays more young Sephardi and Ashkenazi brides in the United States are also honoring this colorful practice.
The henna ceremony takes place toward the end of the party. The oldest member of the family, usually the grandmother, spreads henna on the palms of the bride and groom. Guests are sometimes encouraged to spread henna on their palms afterward as a symbol of good luck.
Sample Menu
Basket of Assorted Fancy Rolls & Salads Pre-Set on the Table
First Entrée:
Mushroom and Potato Bourekas
Puff pastry filled with Mushrooms and mashed Potato
With Creamy Mushrooms Sauce
Moroccan Style Fish
Fillet of Tilapia or Salmon with Diced Red and Green Peppers
Topped with Fresh Cilantro and Classic Sauce
Or
Herb Crusted Filet of Salomon
Fresh Salmon with a Delicious Lemon Sauce
Main Entrée:
Chicken with Olives
Baked Chicken with Green Olives and Lemon
Beef Delight
Roasted Minute Steak in Dried Plum-Brandy Reduction with
Plums & Apricot
Or
Variety of Skewers, to consist of:
Sizzling Steak Teriyaki, Shish Kabob,
Baby Chicken and Grilled Veggie,
Accompanied with Chimichuri Sauce
Pastia
Layers of Phyllo Leaves Stuffed with Chicken Breast, Sliced Almonds,
Raisins and Exotic Spices
Side Dishes:
Moroccan Cuscus with Veggie
String Beans Almandine
Grilled Veggie
Dessert
Traditional Homemade Moroccan Cookies
Fresh Moufletas & Shfins
Fresh Seasonal Fruits
