Stomp The Floor Break Glass

We see a parallel story in the destruction of the temple in jerusalem.

Stomp the floor break glass.

He then places the glass on the ground before the groom. You can break any kind of glass. The best man hands the minister the glass. Depends on how and why.

After the sheva berakhot blessings and the exchanging of rings the mood of the ceremony quickly turns to one of celebration. Sometimes a wine glass is difficult to break. And so you break a glass under the chupah and immediately say the congratulatory wish of mazel tov because now in retrospect even the splitting of souls is reason to be joyous for it gave your connection the possibility for real depth and meaning. The minister will say a few words to explain the significance of the breaking of the glass.

At many jewish weddings the rabbi will sing a hebrew song named im eshkachech im. Breaking the glass is an iconic jewish wedding tradition. The jewish wedding is a finely detailed process with hundreds of different customs and traditions. A heavy cloth napkin is standard but you can buy a satin pouch or a velvet bag.

Old new borrowed or blue. Some artisans fashion mementoes out of the shards while a lightbulb wrapped in a linen napkin might make a louder pop it seems like a. The guests anticipation fills the room as the glass well wrapped in cloth is placed on the floor by the bride and groom. Accidental breakage of glass signifies evil leaving thus a bright future or good luck coming yo.

The glass is usually a light bulb wrapped in a white napkin or towel. Whatever you choose it should be well wrapped to prevent injury.