DEUT1177 Consummate marriage according to the Torah’s directives. Key concept: The Torah commands that before a man takes a woman into his home to live together as man and wife, he must perform an act of acquisition to designate her as his wife. This procedure impresses upon her that she has become singled out only for him and must always remain faithful to him, never having intimacy with anyone else. She now is obligated to honor and respect him, help him in every way and devotedly meet his needs. If she does so, they will dwell together in peace and harmony for always. Homes such as these are the fulfillment of [the] Holy One’s Will, Who wants His world to be settled and populated. For this reason, the custom is that the man give the woman a ring for the sake of kiddushin. Wearing the ring on her finger and seeing it constantly, she is always reminded of her purpose and duties as a married woman.