At an engagement party one breaks a plate, whereas under the Chuppa (wedding canopy) one breaks a glass vessel.
This is done in order to remember the destruction of Jerusalem and the Bet Hamikdash, even at the height of our joyous celebrations.
The glass cup broken under the Chuppa should be intact, whereas at the engagement one should break a damaged plate.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 126:2
- Danny
Tuesday, 11 Marchesvan 5771
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Halocho #671 - Breaking the glass cup
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