Yeshivish glossary term
zecher l'churban
זכר לחורבן
Meaning
- remembrance of the destruction
- practice commemorating the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple
Alternate spellings
zecher lechurban
Usage and context
A broad phrase used for customs that preserve remembrance of the Churban, including wedding practices.
- Category
- marriage - wedding
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The broken glass is done as a zecher l'churban.
Plain-English example
The broken glass is done as a remembrance of the destruction of the Temple.