Jewish Marriage
Jewish marriage is a sacred union that typically begins with a ketubah, a written contract outlining the husband's responsibilities to his wife. The ceremony often includes the chuppah, a canopy symbolizing the couple's new home together, and the couple exchanges vows and rings.
Traditionally, the groom breaks a glass at the end of the ceremony, symbolizing the fragility of relationships and the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Jewish marriages can vary in practice between Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform communities, reflecting diverse interpretations of religious laws and customs.