{"product_id":"zilveren-kiddush-beker-erfgenamen-i-e-zakhoder-berdichev-1911","title":"Silver kiddush cup, Heirs IE Zakhoder, Berdichev, 1907","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eRare silver kiddush cup – Berdichev (Kiev Assay Office), 1907\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"341\" data-start=\"73\"\u003e This exceptional kiddush cup is a historic and collectible item from \u003cstrong data-end=\"157\" data-start=\"149\"\u003e1907\u003c\/strong\u003e , hallmarked in \u003cstrong data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"170\"\u003eBerdichev by the Kiev Assay Office\u003c\/strong\u003e . The cup bears an exceptional and well-documented combination of hallmarks used \u003cstrong data-end=\"326\" data-start=\"299\"\u003eexclusively in this year\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"819\" data-start=\"343\"\u003eThe master's mark \u003cstrong data-end=\"374\" data-start=\"360\"\u003eН over ИЕЗ\u003c\/strong\u003e stands for \u003cstrong data-end=\"439\" data-start=\"386\"\u003eНаследники И.Е. Заходера (Heirs of I.E. Zakhoder)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Israel Yeselevich Zakhoder was the owner of a silverware factory and a \u003cstrong data-end=\"554\" data-start=\"515\"\u003erenowned manufacturer of Judaica\u003c\/strong\u003e . After his death in 1907, the workshop was continued by his heirs, which is reflected in the addition of the letter \u003cstrong data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"684\"\u003e“Н” (Nasledniki \/ Heirs)\u003c\/strong\u003e to the original \u003cstrong data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"742\"\u003eИЕЗ\u003c\/strong\u003e mark. This makes this kiddush cup directly datable and extra rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"821\"\u003eIn addition to the master's mark, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"897\" data-start=\"852\"\u003emedals of an exhibition winner\u003c\/strong\u003e are depicted with the Н-ИЕЗ mark, a reference to the studio's recognition and quality. To the right of the assayer's head are the initials \u003cstrong data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003eЛО\u003c\/strong\u003e , belonging to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003eЛев Олекс (Lev Oleks)\u003c\/strong\u003e , manager of the Kiev Assay Office. This specific combination of hallmarks was \u003cstrong data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003eused only in 1907\u003c\/strong\u003e , the year of Zakhoder's death. For a clearer representation of the hallmark, please refer to the appendix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1748\" data-start=\"1314\"\u003eThe history behind this piece is particularly rich. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"1421\" data-start=\"1369\"\u003eIsrael Yeselevich Zakhoder Silver Workshop (ИЕЗ)\u003c\/strong\u003e was forced to leave Moscow in the early 1890s due to harsh measures against Jews and settled in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1533\"\u003eBerdichev\u003c\/strong\u003e . The silver workshop of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1595\" data-start=\"1574\"\u003eGirsh Ravkin (ГР)\u003c\/strong\u003e , Zakhoder's son-in-law, also moved to this city. After the death of Israel Yeselevich, the two workshops were merged under the leadership of Ravkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1750\"\u003e This kiddush cup is not only a functional ritual object but also a tangible piece of Jewish history, craftsmanship, and resilience. An exceptional acquisition for lovers of Judaica, Russian silver, and museum objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1750\"\u003e Height: 4.7 cm. Diameter: 4 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1750\"\u003e Weight: 19.4 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1750\"\u003e Provenance: From the Devotionalia collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e What is Kiddush?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eKiddush (\"sanctification\") is a short ceremony in which a prayer is said over a cup of wine in the evening, at the beginning of the Sabbath and other holidays. The prayer is said by the head of the house in the presence of the entire family, immediately after returning from the synagogue, before dinner, and is repeated the following morning. The prayer consists of two blessings: one over the wine and one over the Sabbath or other holiday. The father uses the Kiddush cup with the appropriate capacity, and each family member has their own, smaller Kiddush cup. This is considered healthier than drinking directly from the same large, communal Kiddush cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe Aish Rabbi answers: The reason for sharing the wine (or grape juice) is that the Sages recommend partaking of a \"cup of blessing\" (kos shel bracha)—that is, a cup used for a mitzvah (\"commandment\"). In this way, the \"blessing\" is shared with the other attendees. Therefore, after reciting the Kiddush, a person typically pours some wine from their own cup, which is then poured into smaller cups for the attendees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIt is important to share the wine properly. The host should pour some wine from their own cup before drinking. Not only is drinking from someone else's cup considered offensive by many, but only pure wine should be shared. Once someone has drunk from it, the wine is considered pagum (literally, \"defective\") and is no longer valid for the Kiddush—and only valid wine confers a blessing when shared. Alternatively, the person saying the Kiddush can pass their own cup after drinking. Even though that wine has already been drunk, because it is still in the original cup, it is not pagum and may be shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIf the host pours wine from their own cup before drinking, they should be careful to pour only a small amount—so that even after pouring, they still have the full required amount of revi'it in their cup. (See this previous answer regarding the required amount of wine.) If their cup is small and there are many guests, a common solution is to pour a portion of wine from the bottle into a separate cup beforehand, and then pour a little kiddush wine into that cup before sharing it with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Finally, those present must wait to drink the wine they have been given until the host begins drinking. In fact, after the host pours some wine from their cup into a second cup, they must drink it immediately before sharing the poured wine with others. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1750\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53244747972948,"sku":"25-11-2737","price":155.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20251219_134536499.jpg?v=1766159794","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-kiddush-beker-erfgenamen-i-e-zakhoder-berdichev-1911","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}