הכרזת מזל טוב אחרי שבירת הכוס
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מנהג העולם לברך את החתן והכלה בברכת ׳מזל טוב׳ תיכף אחר שבירת הכוס תחת החופה. אלא שיש וקראו תגר על מנהג זה מחד, ויש שיישבו את המנהג מאידך. מזל טוב?
Language | Hebrew |
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Paper Type | Research Paper |
Pages | 2 |
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