A Silver Kiddush Cup

A silver kiddush cup is the perfect item to bring an extra special touch to your Sabbath, Holiday or Jewish lifecycle celebration. Kiddush, a Hebrew word meaning “sanctification”, refers to the ceremony in which we sanctify Shabbos, holidays and births by blessing over wine.

A Kiddush cup is traditionally used to hold the blessed wine during the recitation of the Kiddush prayer. A Kiddush cup is typically made from sterling silver and can be purchased with either an engraved or unengraved design. A personalized engraving makes a beautiful addition to any Kiddush cup.

Most people are unaware that they are allowed to say a Kiddush over grape juice or other drinks that are not wine as long as they are mevushal (kosher). This is often useful for those who have medical conditions or for those who are simply unable to drink red wine such as the military, pregnant women, children and others.

The most important thing to remember is that one must make sure that they are fully sober and in full control of their faculties when saying the blessing over the wine or grape juice. If a person is not in this state they may not be able to properly understand or recite the Kiddush and it will not be valid.

The best way to care for a silver kiddush cup is to rinse it out with water after each use and dry it completely before storing in order to avoid mildew or tarnish. A silver kiddush cup can also be cleaned with a polishing cloth which will help to keep the silver shiny and bright. גביע קידוש מכסף