An object that ties me to my family and background is my “Kiddush Cup”. This is the wine cup that my family makes a blessing with on the Sabbath every week. This cup is sterling and was passed down from my grandfather to my father to be used during our Sabbath meals for the blessing of Kiddush. This connects me to my family and background because as a Jew the most important day of the week is Saturday when we celebrate the Sabbath. A big part of the Sabbath laws and traditions followed by generations of Jews is the blessing before the meals on the Night of the Sabbath and lunch the following day. This cup is very special and being passed down from my grandfather who also used it for his Sabbath blessings makes it even more special and meaningful.
-Jacqueline Cohen
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