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Stepping On The Glass - The Blackangel - 06-30-2023
I'm not Jewish, but respect Jews and Judaism. However there is are a couple questions that I have never been able to get a clear answer to, even when I google them. I've talked with the local rabbi, but he is from Israel and I just can't understand what he says due to his accent.
My question is, what does stepping on the glass at a wedding mean?
I'm also curious what a circumcision means. Like why is it a religious event?
I hope I'm not coming off offensive, as that is not my intent in any way. I'm just ignorant about a Judaism, thus I'm curious.
RE: Stepping On The Glass - searchinmyroots - 06-30-2023
Hello Black Angel and welcome to the forum.
Just to let you know, the first posts are moderated to help keep out spam and bots.
The breaking of the glass at a Jewish wedding -
From what I understand, it has to do with remembering the destruction of the Temple.
Of course, as in many things in Judaism, there are usually other symbolism's as well.
Here are a couple articles that may help -
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/542288/jewish/Why-Break-a-Glass-at-a-Wedding.htm
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/breaking-the-glass-at-a-jewish-wedding/