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Kiddush Blessing Cup and Plate Set from Israel

Kiddush cups are most commonly used for the Shabbat, but are also included in ceremonies of Jewish Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and holidays.

Today, even Christians are recognizing their rich spiritual heritage which is rooted in the Holy Land and Jewish history and religion.

The kiddush is recited on the eve of the Sabbath or festival and before the start of the meal, since one should not eat on these occasions before the Kiddush has been recited.

A Friday night kiddush prayer:

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who creates the fruit of the vine. (Amen)

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, has desired us, and has given us, in love and good will, His holy Shabbat as a heritage, in remembrance of the work of Creation; the first of the holy festivals, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt. For You have chosen us and sanctified us from among all the nations, and with love and good will given us Your holy Shabbat as a heritage. Blessed are You, Lord, who sanctifies the Shabbat. (Amen)

Christians later adapted the Kiddush to the Last Supper of Christ and the Communion, as Christ told His Apostles to observe the communion in remembrance of Him.

Many Jews and Christians alike today, celebrate the Kuddush or the Communion at their wedding–what perfect a way to do this than an actual Kuddush Set from Israel.

Visit Israeli Gifts to view their entire selection of Judaica gifts and Kuddush Cups.

Israeli Gifts also carries a diverse selection of Jewish and Christian gifts and jewelry with historical, religious, cultural, and ethnic significance from the Holy Land.