“Breaking the Glass: The American Jewish Wedding”
JUNE 26 – SEPTEMBER 30
The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford (JHSCG) presents “Breaking the Glass: The American Jewish Wedding,” an exhibition featuring vintage wedding gowns from the UConn Historical Costume and Textile Collection, reproductions of ancient ketubot from the Judaica Collection of the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Yale University, and JHSGH archival photographs. The exhibit will be on display at the Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Ave. For more information and to register for exhibit events and programs, call (860) 727-6170 or visit jhsgh.org.

Related events and programs:
Wedding Gowns through the Decades
Thursday, July 16, 2 p.m.
At Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford.
Prof. Laura Crow, director of the UConn Historical Costume and Textile Collection, will give an exhibit tour and talk about the history of the American wedding gown.

They All Danced the Hora
Jewish Wedding Scenes in Hollywood Films
Tuesday, July 21, 7 p.m.
At Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford.
Prof. Elizabeth Pleck, co-author of Cinderella Dreams, The Allure of the Lavish Wedding, will highlight scenes of nostalgia and critique scenes of Jewish weddings in the American cinema.

Something Old, Something New
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m.
At The Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Dr., West Hartford.
Bridal fashion show and celebrations vendor showcase; food and raffles.