Kiddush Cups

“Kiddush” in Hebrew means sanctification. It is a blessing recited over wine or grape juice to sanctify the Shabbat or a Bat Mitzvah ceremony. Reciting Kiddush before the meal on the eve of Shabbat and Jewish holidays is thus regarded as a commandment from the Torah. It is thus a necessity or utility item for every Hebrew family. It is customary to put the wine or the grape juice used in the Kiddush ritual into a decorated goblet called Kiddush cup. This outstanding cup adds a touch of regal splendor to your Sabbath and holiday table. It is generally decorated with a wonderfully ornate grapevine motif.

The Cup for Kiddush is filled to overflowing which reminds us of the fullness of joy that one feels in the Shabbat. The cup perfectly symbolizes the vessel through which the blessing flows.

Kiddush Cups come in a variety of materials including silver, pewter, and wood. The different models of popular such cups are

**Chuppah raised cup

**Bride and groom chuppah cup

**Bat Mitzvah pewter cup

**Bat Mitzvah porcelain cup

**Jerusalem Kiddush cup

**Heart to heart wedding goblets

Additionally, these cups are usually beautifully decorated with a design of the grapevine or of Jerusalem. Because of their lovely appearance and holy use, these cups make wonderful gifts for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries and housewarmings.

Kiddush cups have always had elaborate designs. These cups made of sterling silver and some exotic silver-plated wine cups are available in several designs. You can also get pewter Kiddush Cup that may have inscription of name and special dates for Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Weddings, Anniversaries, and Baby shower. Some have family logo, Shabbat prayers, etc. engraved on the typical cup.

The Wedding Kiddush Cups and plate is a handmade Judaica living object, created by using a technique of a deep relief carving in combination with most complicated sculptural engraving and gold casting .Six blessings for the groom and bride are engraved on the edge of a cup. The seventh blessing is engraved on a plate using 24K gold inlay for letters. The interior of the cup is gilded.

Kiddush cups are not only a religious necessity. They are acquired by art lovers as mementos of rich Israel culture. Sterling silver Kiddush cups offer a varied range in this product. They are classic designs, heavy metal cups, barrel-shaped cups, Elijah’s cups, traditional goblets, modern goblets, wine fountains, etc.

Traditional and modern Kiddush cups for Shabbat, Jewish holidays, and Celebrations such as Weddings, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah are extensively marketed from Israel. Kiddush cups from Israel bear particular Hebrew designs and carvings and are class apart from other products commonly available in the Chinese market. But, check carefully their credentials before making the purchase.