Six things to know in 30 seconds. One. 925 sterling silver, hallmarked. Two. Engravable across the line. Three. Silver bechers from $950. Four. Silver tefillin boxes from $4,000. Five. King David silver tefillin box at $8,000 is the heirloom centerpiece. Six. Each piece ships with a certificate listing weight, hallmark, and workshop date for household insurance.

Where silver belongs in a Jewish home

The Friday table

Silver kiddush cups, silver candleholders, and silver salt cellars are the core of the Shabbat table. Silver does not corrode under wine spills or candle smoke and the engraving stays sharp through decades of weekly use.

The doorpost

A silver mezuzah case is the visible silver of the home. The case can be commissioned to match a family monogram, a wedding date, or a synagogue dedication. The scroll inside is parchment, the case outside is the silver the guest sees.

The bar mitzvah set

The silver tefillin box is the milestone gift in a Jewish home. The boy receives it at thirteen, uses it every weekday morning, and passes it to his own son at the next bar mitzvah. The King David edition is the silver centerpiece of the line.

The donor wall

Synagogues commission silver kiddush cups and silver torah ornaments as donor recognition. The dedication is engraved on the underside or on a separate silver plate, leaving the visible piece clean.

What to give for what occasion

Occasion	Silver piece	Price
Wedding	Becher and saucer Hebrew alphabet	$950
Bar mitzvah	Silver tefillin box	$4,000
Bar mitzvah, heirloom	King David silver tefillin box	$8,000
Synagogue dedication	Brodsky silver-gilt becher	$1,050
Anniversary, custom	Engraved silver mezuzah case	From $1,200
Corporate	Silver becher with logo	$950 + engraving

Featured silver pieces

Common questions

Why is silver the standard metal for Jewish ritual gifts?

Silver is the heirloom material of Jewish ritual life. The Talmud describes precious objects for the mitzvah of hiddur mitzvah, beautifying the commandment, and silver was the first metal used for kiddush cups, candleholders, and Torah ornaments because it does not corrode under wine, oil, or candle smoke. A silver piece survives generations.

Is everything in this line solid sterling silver?

Yes. Pieces marked silver in this collection are 925 sterling silver, hallmarked. Some pieces are silver-gilt, meaning sterling silver with a hand-applied gold layer on a defined surface (typically the inside of a kiddush cup or the engraved area of a tefillin box).

Can silver Judaica be engraved?

Every silver piece in this line accepts engraving. We engrave on the underside, the inside of cup feet, the back of mezuzah cases, and on the lid of tefillin boxes. The Hebrew or English text is set in vector before production. Add three to four weeks.

Which silver pieces are strongest as a single major gift?

For a wedding: a sterling kiddush cup, $950. For a bar mitzvah: a silver tefillin box at $4,000 or the King David tefillin box at $8,000. For a synagogue dedication: an engraved becher in the synagogue-art series, $950 to $1,050. For an anniversary: a hand-engraved silver mezuzah case for the home, custom-made.

How is silver Judaica cared for?

Wipe with a soft cotton cloth after each use. Polish once or twice a year with a non-abrasive silver cream. Avoid dishwashers and hot water. The wooden gift box that ships with each piece is the right storage when the piece is not in weekly use.

What is the most affordable silver gift?

The silver becher and saucer with Hebrew alphabet engraving at $950 is the entry point. Below that the silver kippah-magnet and silver mezuzah scroll-only options exist but are out of scope for this line. The intent is heirloom, not entry-level.

Are these pieces appraisable for insurance?

Yes. Each silver piece ships with a certificate listing the metal weight, the hallmark, the artist, and the dated workshop. The certificate is the document used by household insurance for scheduled-item coverage. Replacement value is updated on request.

Does the studio do silver commissions?

Yes. Most silver kiddush cups and tefillin boxes start as commissions before they enter the catalog. Brief us with weight target, engraving plan, and finish. Quote in two business days, sample in three to four weeks, full piece in eight to twelve weeks.