The breaking of the plate at a Jewish wedding, done by the mothers of the bride and groom, is a beautiful and meaningful tradition. 🍽️ Just as a shattered plate can never be made completely whole again, this act symbolizes that the marriage is a permanent and irreversible commitment. The mothers are the ones to perform this ritual, as they are seen as the builders of the home, passing on their blessing and this sacred role to the newly married couple. 🤍 Mazel Tov! 🥂 #JewishWedding #Tradition

Did you know that at some Orthodox Jewish weddings, the bride and groom don't see each other for an entire week before the ceremony? It's a beautiful tradition meant to build anticipation and excitement for their special day! I love learning about the unique customs that make each wedding so meaningful. What's a wedding tradition you find fascinating? 💍✨ #JewishWedding #OrthodoxJudaism #WeddingTradition #Faith #Marriage | Rabbi Raps

At a Hasidic engagement party, the mothers of the bride and groom break a plate to symbolize the seriousness and finality of the couple's commitment. This act echoes the ancient practice of breaking a plate at the Tenaim ceremony, which formalized the engagement agreement. The broken plate is a visual representation of the unbreakable bond being forged between the two families and the couple, similar to how a shattered plate cannot be mended. #mazeltov #jewishwedding | Rabbi Raps