Modern Kiddush Cups for Shabbat and Every Celebration
A Kiddush cup is the first thing lifted at the Shabbat table. The candles are lit, the phones are (mostly) put away, and someone raises a cup of wine or grape juice. One blessing later, dinner has become Shabbat.
Smooth white concrete with a gold-toned interior. Clear glass catching candlelight. Hand-painted enamel in bright red or blue. The words of the blessing haven't changed in centuries. The cup you raise for them is entirely up to you.
At SURI, we design and curate modern Kiddush cups for real tables, wine rings and all: pieces made to be used every Friday night, not locked away in the china cabinet.
How to Choose a Kiddush Cup
Start with the material, because it sets the mood before anyone says a word. Concrete and travertine feel solid and architectural, with a matte finish that suits a minimalist table. A glass Kiddush cup is light and luminous, and lets the deep red of the wine do the decorating. Enamel, porcelain and stoneware bring color and a handmade touch, and pewter or silver feel classic, the kind of cup your grandparents would recognize.
Then decide: a single cup, or a set? A Kiddush cup set adds a matching base, tray or coaster, so drips stay off the tablecloth and the cup has a place to rest between sips. Anyone who has passed a full cup down a crowded table will understand. Some designs come as a set; on others you can add a matching tray at checkout.
Finally, think about whose table it's going to. A cup for your own table can follow your taste. A bar mitzvah Kiddush cup marks the moment a young person takes their place at the table, so choose a design they'll grow into, not out of.
A Kiddush cup for a wedding is often the couple's first piece of Judaica, so choose something that will still feel right at their twentieth anniversary. Our wedding designs include a porcelain cup made for the occasion and a keepsake cup with a clear stem that holds the shards of the glass broken under the chuppah. The loudest moment of the wedding, kept as the quietest heirloom.
Complete Your Shabbat Table
The Kiddush cup rarely works the table alone. Pair it with matching Shabbat candle holders and a challah board, and the whole table looks like it was planned that way (even if it came together at 5 p.m. on Friday). For Saturday night, a Havdalah set brings the cup back out one more time, to say goodbye to Shabbat.
Shopping for someone else? Ready-made gift sets pair a cup with candle holders or a challah board, or browse all wedding and engagement gifts.
Every Kiddush cup for sale on this page can be filtered by material, style, occasion and set type, so you can skip straight to glass, concrete or the sets without scrolling past everything else.
Kiddush Cup FAQ
What is a Kiddush cup used for?
It holds the wine or grape juice for Kiddush, the blessing that sanctifies Shabbat and Jewish holidays. It's recited on Friday night, again at Shabbat lunch, and on festivals. Many families also use it for Havdalah and at the Passover Seder.
What is the Kiddush prayer?
On Friday night, Kiddush has three parts: a passage from Genesis about the seventh day, the blessing over the wine, and a blessing that sanctifies Shabbat. The blessing over the wine is:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן.
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha'olam, borei p'ri hagafen.
How much should a Kiddush cup hold?
According to most opinions, a cup used for Kiddush should hold at least a revi'it, roughly 3 to 5 fl oz depending on the authority. Each product page lists the cup's dimensions; ask your rabbi if you need a specific measure.
What's included in a Kiddush cup set?
It depends on the design. Our sets pair the cup with a matching base, coaster or tray, and a few combine the cup with Shabbat candle holders. The product name and description list exactly what's in the box.
Is a glass Kiddush cup practical for weekly use?
Yes. Glass is easy to clean and doesn't affect the taste of the wine. Hand-wash it, especially designs with gold or silver detailing, and dry it before putting it away.
Is a Kiddush cup a good wedding gift?
It's one of the most traditional Jewish wedding gifts, because it gets used from the couple's very first Shabbat together, long after the toaster has been forgotten. Add a gift note at checkout, pair it with Shabbat candle holders for a fuller gift, or choose a keepsake design made for the wedding itself.
Can I use a Kiddush cup for grape juice?
Absolutely. Grape juice is a common choice for Kiddush, especially at tables where the youngest guests insist on their own cup.
Where can I buy a modern Kiddush cup?
Explore SURI's collection online. Our modern Kiddush cups and sets come in concrete, glass, enamel, porcelain and pewter, and you can filter by material, style, occasion and set type. Orders from $150 ship free in the US, and delivery takes 3–6 business days after shipment.
Raise a cup you'll be glad to reach for every Friday night. Explore SURI's Kiddush cups.
