Jewish Traditions

In the play, Fiddler on the Roof, there were many Jewish traditions that stuck out to me. One out of many traditions in the play was the Jewish wedding and how Jewish tradition is to marry into the same religion. Some of the traditions in a Jewish wedding are: the white canopy that the couple is married under, the two glasses of wine that are shared amongst the couple, the veil that is in front of and over her face and the breaking of a wine glass at the end of the wedding. The first object is the white canopy which is to resemble a home where the new couple is to build their relationship and grow together. The second object is the two glasses of wine that are shared between the couple to show joy. Third, the veil remaining that is in front of and over her face is to show the modesty of women. Final the breaking of the wine glass is to show their commitment to each other and being together forever. This same tradition is still relevant with us today in Jewish weddings.