Custom Challah Board with Broken Plate or Chuppah Glass | Tempered Glass Cutting Board | Heirloom Jewish Wedding & Family Keepsake 12x16 in

***Perfect Wedding Registry Gift

This custom challah board is a meaningful, heirloom Judaica piece handcrafted using sentimental broken materials—such as plates broken by a mother or grandmother, or crushed glass from a wedding chuppah—preserved forever beneath tempered glass.

Designed with both beauty and function in mind, the challah is cut directly on the smooth tempered glass surface, while the meaningful elements are safely sealed below in resin.

Each board is made one at a time and is completely unique.

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🟦 THE MEANING BEHIND THE BROKEN GLASS & PLATES

In many Jewish families, a mother breaking a glass or plate is a deeply symbolic act.

It represents the understanding that even in moments of joy, we acknowledge life’s fragility, and that from what is broken, something enduring and beautiful can be created. When a mother breaks the glass, it symbolizes the passing of tradition, strength, and love from one generation to the next.

When chuppah glass is used, it carries the additional symbolism of:
• Commitment
• Shared memory
• The foundation of a Jewish home

By preserving these fragments beneath tempered glass, this challah board becomes more than a serving piece—it becomes a living heirloom, used weekly at the Shabbat table where past, present, and future connect.

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🟦 HOW IT’S MADE

• Broken plate pieces or chuppah glass are carefully arranged by hand
• Encased in high-quality resin for preservation
• Eithee made on underside of tempered glass or finished with tempered glass on top, designed for cutting challah
• Elevated with 4 solid brass feet for stability and modern elegance

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🟦 SINGLE VS DOUBLE GLASS CONSTRUCTION

Depending on the thickness and size of the broken materials, your board will be made with:

✔ Single tempered glass layer ( resin and glass underneath)
✔ Double stacked glass, secured with brass bolt nuts between the glass layers

This ensures structural integrity while maintaining a clean, refined appearance.

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🟦 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS

• Your own broken plate(s) or chuppah glass
• Resin color palette (clear, white, soft gray, black marble, or neutral blends)
• Single or double glass construction
• Custom sizing may be available upon request

✨ Every board is custom and no two pieces will ever be identical.

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🟦 PRICING & ORDERING INFO

💲 Pricing varies based on:
• Single vs double glass construction
• Thickness and amount of material
• Size and design complexity

📩 Please message me before purchasing so I can provide a custom quote and timeline.

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🟦 PERFECT FOR

✔ Wedding keepsake
✔ Mother-daughter heirloom
✔ Shabbat & holiday table
✔ Engagement or housewarming gift
✔ Meaningful Jewish home décor

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🟦 CARE & USE

• Designed for cutting challah on the tempered glass surface
• Hand wash only
• Do not place in dishwasher
• Avoid dropping or heavy impact

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🟦 MATERIALS

Tempered glass, resin, broken ceramic plate shards, crushed glass, solid brass feet, brass bolt hardware (for double glass boards)

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🟦 PERSONALIZATION BOX

Please include:
1. What material you will be using (your broken plate or chuppah glass )
2. Preferred color palette

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🟦 ETSY SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

• This item is handmade and intended for decorative and functional household use
• Tempered glass is used for durability, but glass may break if dropped or impacted
• Not intended for commercial food preparation environments
• Handmade items may have slight variations, which are part of their unique nature
• Buyer is responsible for providing safe, clean materials if sending personal items

Tier 1 — Single Glass Heirloom Board
Starting at $425
• Single layer tempered glass
• Resin-encased broken plate or chuppah glass
• 4 brass feet
• Standard size

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Tier 2 — Double Glass Heirloom Board
Starting at $485
• Double stacked tempered glass
• Brass bolt nuts between glass layers
• Required for thicker or layered materials
• 4 brass feet