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The groom breaks the glass under his foot, to end the public wedding ceremony and signify its finality.
The traditional practice of breaking of a wine glass during a Jewish wedding has taken place for more than two thousand years. Its origin is stated in the Talmud (Berakhot 31a; Tosfot commentary).
One reason for this practice is that while a wedding is a joyous occasion to be celebrated, we should not overdo it (Talmud, ibid) or forget those things that are to be mourned - such as the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Another explanation is that the glass represents the fragile nature of reality and serves as a reminder that we must try to spiritually repair the world and work to keep the marriage a happy and intact union. There are other interpretations too. According to many Polish Jews, the glass is broken to remind both bride and groom that this should be the only wedding either of them has. Since the bride and groom take sips of wine during the Jewish public wedding ceremony, it is said that the glass is then broken to assure that neither party would use it ever again.
It is also said, only partially in jest, that it's so the groom remembers it's the very last time he gets to put his foot down.
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The groom does, at the very end of the ceremony. The 'thump/crunch' is typically the
trigger for an eruption of "mazal tov"s and music, as the newly-married couple make
their way from the chupah to the yichud.
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∙ 13y agoIt's one of the newer Jewish customs practiced by Reform Jews.
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∙ 13y agoA wine glass
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What is a Jewish wedding?
A Jewish wedding is a wedding ceremony performed according to Jewish laws and/or customs. For a great summary and guide to the Jewish Wedding see related links down below. It covers: The wedding day The Chupah - canopy Blessings of Betrothal - Kiddushin Giving the ring Ketubah (Marriage Contract) The Seven Blessings Breaking the Glass
Why does the Separdic tradition oppose the breaking of the glass at a Jewish wedding?
I don't know if that's really true.
If you're Jewish but your partner is not is a joint wedding service the best choice?
It think it is, so the non-Jewish family won't be disrespected. No matter what kind of wedding you have involving a rabbi, he or she will always insist on the man breaking the wine glass, whether he's Jewish or not.
What are the signs in a Jewish wedding?
There are no "signs" in a Jewish wedding.
What does it mean if the wedding picture falls off the wall and glass breaks?
When a wedding photo falls off the wall and the glass breaks significantly brings thoughts of fear to many. There is a symbol of discord, meaning the owner of the frame must give a great big deal of thought to their relationship. If there's not enough bond, then work on it.
Why do Jewish people stamp on a drinking-glass?
This custom occurs at a Jewish wedding, signifying that we shouldn't get too carried away in the celebrations (Tosfot commentary, Talmud Berakhot 31a).
What does the groom wear on a Jewish wedding?
A groom on a Jewish wedding day wears what you wear in a English wedding
What is the role of Jewish religious leaders at a Jewish wedding?
The perform the wedding ceremony.
What is the significance of a Jewish wedding?
The significance of a Jewish wedding is that a Jewish man and a Jewish woman are married according to the rites and traditions of Judaism.
Where can you have a Jewish wedding in Hawaii?
Hawaii, like Alaska, has synagogues and Jewish wedding planners.
Do Jewish weddings have wedding bells?
Synagogues do not have bells and there is no tradition of having bells at a Jewish wedding.
When was Everybody Breaks a Glass created?
Everybody Breaks a Glass was created on 2011-07-19.
