Photograph of the wedding of Jackie and Tony Weiss, 1983
Object numberM2023/042:009
TitlePhotograph of the wedding of Jackie and Tony Weiss, 1983
Creator David Huban (photographer)
DescriptionColour photograph of Jackie Weiss (nee Wise) and Tony Weiss with the breaking of glass.
After the couple have exchanged rings and the formal ceremony is completed, the husband breaks glass. This ritual is a symbol of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, a representation of the fragility of human relationships and a reminder that marriage changes the lives of individuals forever. It's also the official signal to shout, ‘Mazel Tov!’ (congratulations, good fortune).
This is part of a collection of images photographed by David Huban representing some of the rituals and customs at a Jewish wedding.
After the couple have exchanged rings and the formal ceremony is completed, the husband breaks glass. This ritual is a symbol of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, a representation of the fragility of human relationships and a reminder that marriage changes the lives of individuals forever. It's also the official signal to shout, ‘Mazel Tov!’ (congratulations, good fortune).
This is part of a collection of images photographed by David Huban representing some of the rituals and customs at a Jewish wedding.
Production date 1983-02-06 - 1983-02-06
Production period20th century
Subjectweddings, marriage customs, Maccabean Hall, families, rabbis, ketubah
Object namephotographs
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- width: 89.00 mm
height: 125.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Jackie Weiss