The short answer
- Most families light two candles on Friday night, so candlesticks are sold as a pair. Some add a candle for each child.
- Choose the height by your table: a tall pair (23-25 cm) makes a centerpiece, a shorter pair (14-22 cm) suits a smaller table or a shelf.
- 925 silver plating gives a bright, classic look and gold plating a warmer one. Artisanal pairs are all glass and put the glass itself first.
- A matching tray catches dripping wax and protects the tablecloth.
- Candlesticks are a classic wedding and new-home gift.
How many candles do you light?
The custom is to light at least two candles on Friday night, for the two words of the commandment: zachor and shamor, remember and keep the Shabbat. That is why our candlesticks are sold as a pair.
Many families add a candle for each child, and some light extra candles on holidays. If you need more than two holders, you can combine pairs in the same color and finish.
Which height?
Our 925 silver-plated and gold-plated pairs come in three heights:
| Size | Height | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| S | 14-18 cm | A smaller table or a shelf |
| M | 19-22 cm | A smaller table, with a little more height |
| L | 23-25 cm | The centerpiece of the Shabbat table |
Our artisanal glass pairs each come in one size. The double-sided white and blue pair, for example, stands 24 cm high.
Remember that the candles add height too. Under a low lamp or shelf, a shorter pair is the safer choice.
925 silver-plated, gold-plated or artisanal glass?
Our plated candlesticks are hand-shaped glass finished with 925 silver plating or gold plating. The 925 silver-plated pairs come in white, red, blue, green, black, blue-green and earth tones, and the gold-plated pairs in blue, blue-green, red, orange, earth, black and green.
Our artisanal pairs are all glass, without plating: Murano-style glass, stripes, dots, clear round and rectangular shapes, and a double-sided white and blue pair, each made with our family's traditional method.
Treat the plating gently. Let the wax harden, lift it off by hand and wipe the candlesticks with a soft cloth. Do not scrape the plating or use liquid silver polish.
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Do you need a tray?
A tray under the candlesticks catches dripping wax, protects the tablecloth and frames the pair as one piece on the table. Our glass trays come in most of the same colors and finishes as the plated candlesticks, so you can match them.
Candlesticks as a gift
- Wedding: many brides receive their first pair of Shabbat candlesticks before the wedding, a gift that is lit every week.
- New home: a pair with a matching tray, in a color that suits the room.
- Bat mitzvah: a smaller pair, for girls who light their own candles.
- Parents and grandparents: a tall pair in their favorite color, as the centerpiece of their table.
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.
