The short answer
- Choose a cup that holds at least a revi'it, the minimum measure for Kiddush. Ask your rabbi which measure your family follows.
- Glass brings color and light to the table. Ceramic carries a decorated design.
- A 925 silver-plated rim suits a classic table, a gold-plated rim a warmer one. Both are washed by hand.
- Tall cups, about 21 cm, stand out on the Shabbat table. Shorter cups, about 9.5 cm, are easier to hold and to store.
- For a gift, a cup with its matching plate makes a complete set.
How much should a Kiddush cup hold?
Kiddush is said over a cup that holds at least a revi'it of wine or grape juice. Opinions differ on how much a revi'it is, and two measures are the most widely followed:
| Opinion | Milliliters | Fluid ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbi Chaim Na'eh | about 86 ml | about 2.9 fl oz |
| Chazon Ish | about 150 ml | about 5.1 fl oz |
Ask your rabbi which measure your family follows. Custom is to use a whole cup, without chips or cracks, filled to the brim.
Glass or ceramic?
Our glass cups are shaped and colored by hand, so no two are exactly alike. Light passes through the glass, so the color looks different by candlelight than by day. They come in blue, blue-green, red, orange, white, black and multicolored glass.
One tall glass design carries the blessing over wine, Bore Pri HaGafen, and makes an especially meaningful gift.
Our ceramic cup is about 9.5 cm tall, decorated with a Menorah and Aramaic lettering, and coated with FDA-approved crystal epoxy.
See all glass and ceramic Kiddush cups
925 silver-plated or gold-plated?
Every cup has a plated rim. 925 silver plating gives a bright, classic finish that suits a white tablecloth and silver candlesticks. Gold plating is warmer and looks especially rich on black, blue and red glass.
Plating is a thin layer, so treat it gently. Wash the cup by hand, dry the rim with a soft cloth and keep it out of the dishwasher. Avoid liquid silver polish, which wears the plating.
925 silver-plated Kiddush cupsGold-plated Kiddush cups
Tall or low?
Our tall cups are about 21 cm (8.3 in) high and give the Kiddush cup pride of place on the table. Our shorter cups are about 9.5 cm (3.7 in), easier to hold and to store, and a good choice for a second cup or for a child's own Kiddush.
Do you need a plate?
A plate under the cup catches the wine that spills over when the cup is filled to the brim, and protects the tablecloth. Our glass plates are 15 cm across and made to match the cups in color and finish.
A matching plate costs less when you buy it together with a cup.
Choosing a Kiddush cup as a gift
- Bar or bat mitzvah: a tall cup in their favorite color, for their own table one day.
- Wedding: a cup with its matching plate, or two cups for the couple.
- New home or a Shabbat host: a cup in a color that suits their table.
- Parents and grandparents: the tall cup with the Bore Pri HaGafen blessing.
Every piece is made to order in Israel. Allow up to 14 business days before it ships, and order a few weeks early before a holiday. Shipping is ₪35 within Israel and $45 anywhere else, or collect from our gallery in Karnei Shomron.
