The seventh day, when God rested, is sacred to the Jewish people and is separated and distinct from the other days of the week. We welcome Shabbat with Kiddush and part it with Havdalah. The Shabbat table is also unique, with special tablecloths and other liturgical objects such as silver wine goblets with a cover topped with flowers, the use of which is very common among Italian Jews.
The Shabbat lamp is of Ashkenazi origins and is known as Judestern- the Jewish star.
Kiddush cup with lid
Turin, 1872-1824
Silver and gold ornaments
Gift of the Union of Jewish Communities in Italy (UCEI) in memory of Emma Luzzato Uziel
ON 0321
Hadas
Italo, the 19th century
Silver
ON 0021
Myrtle for spices
Italy, 19th century
Hammered and sawn money
ON 0021
A covered Goblet for Kiddush
Turin, 1824-1872
Silver and Gilding
Gift of the Union of Jewish communities in Italy in memory of Emma Luzatto Uziel
ON 0321
individual
ON 0321
Detail
ON 0321
individual
ON 0021
Detail
ON 0021
Saturday map
Turin, 18th century
Silk, velvet, gold threads, sequins, beads and painted metal
A gift from Anmarchela Tadesky and Graciela Danon to Falco
ON 1093
Shabbat Tablecloth
Turin, 18th century
Silk, Velvet, Gold thread, Sequins, Beadwork and Painted Metal
Gift of Anamarcella Tedeschi Falco and Graziella Danon Falco
ON 1093
individual
ON 1093
Detail
ON 1093
individual
ON 1093
individual
ON 1093
Detail
ON 1093
Detail
ON 1093
Shabbat lamp
Italy, 19th century
Cast brass
ON 0477
Shabbat Lamp
Italy, the 19th century
Brass
ON 0477