Why Do We Break a Glass at Jewish Weddings? Posted by Amy Kritzer · July 31, 2017 You may be familiar with the Jewish tradition of the groom breaking the glass at the end of a wedding ceremony under the chuppah. But why do we do it? Read more Tags: Break Glass Break the Glass Bride groom Jewish Bride Jewish Wedding Jewish Wedding Gifts ModernTribe Smash Glass smashglass Smashing the Glass