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What is the name of the Jewish tradition where the groom steps on a glass at the end of the cermony?
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∙ 13y ago
Its called the breaking of the glass.
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∙ 13y ago
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Why do people joke that this is the last time the Jewish groom gets to put his foot down?
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Yes! White is always appropriate for a Jewish groom, just like the Jewish bride. Orthodox Jewish grooms often wear a white robe called a kittel.
Who is the bride unveiled by in a Jewish wedding?
By the groom.
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What country has a tradition of the groom drinking from the brides slipper?
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