Historical Holidays
Great Grandma Lee's Candlesticks
NJ
Mother
Great Grandma Lee used these every Shabbat. She lit them even if she was leaving. She lit 3 for each child. I only have two. They are made out of brass and are really hard to polish. She was originally born in New Jersey but moved to New York and has lived there the rest of her life
They have been passed down from my Great Grandma’s mom to her to my mom and soon to me.
Great Great Grandmother's Menorah
Eastern Europe
Mother
This is a family menorah that has been passed down through four generations. My Great great grandmother passed it to my Great grandmother who just celebrated her 85th birthday. My Great grandmother passed it to my Grandmother when she was born. My mom has wonderful childhood memories of lighting this menorah on Hannukah and now I too will have these memories with the menorah.
This menorah is made out of pewter, a type of metal, and was imported to the United States from Eastern Europe over 100 years ago.
My mom has wonderful childhood memories of lighting this menorah on Hannukah and now I too will have these memories with the menorah.
Great Great Grandmother's Menorah
Eastern Europe
This is a family menorah that has been passed down through four generations. My Great great grandmother passed it to my Great grandmother who just celebrated her 85th birthday. My Great grandmother passed it to my Grandmother when she was born.
This menorah is made out of pewter, a type of metal, and was imported to the United States from Eastern Europe over 100 years ago.
My mom has wonderful childhood memories of lighting this menorah on Hannukah and now I too will have these memories with the menorah.
Great Great Grandfather's Kiddush Cup
Austria/Poland
Edward & Jenny Essig were my great great grandparents from Austria/Poland. Edward came here first around 1900 and after he saved enough money he sent for Jenny. They had four children – Lillie born in 1908, Sue born in 1910, Mannie born in 1912 (my great grandfather) and Jerry born in 1914.
The Kiddush cup was given to Manny, the oldest son. It belonged to Edward at first.
Father's Seder Plate
New York
Father
This is my dad's seder plate. My Great Grandma Miriam and Great Grandpa Sam bought this 80 years ago in New York. My dad always came to their house on Passover.
Now my family has it and uses it every Passover. Soon it will be passed over to me or my sister
Grandfather's Kiddush Cup
Pennsylvania
Father
This sterling silver Kiddush cup is 56 years old. It belongs to my Grandpa. He belonged to Beth Judah Synagogue in Pennsylvania.
It was an award for completing a one year program involving Tefillin. The group met each Sunday, put on their Tefillin and prayed.
Putting on Tefillin is the first mitzvah assured by a Jewish man upon his bar mitzvah. Tefillin are two small black boxes with black straps attached to them. Jewish men are required to place one box on their head and tie the other one on their arm
Great Grandmother's Seder Plate
Israel
Parents
She passed it down to my grandparents who passed it down to my parents. Soon it might be passed down to me when I get my own house some day. It is made out of steel and paint. For many years we used it during Passover. This is a great reminder to think about my family’s life in the past.
My Great Grandma bought this Seder plate in the early 1900’s before Israel was a country. She had used this plate for the Passovers that she had in America.
Great Great Grandmother's Menorah
USA
Parents
This menorah is over 100 years old and was passed down from my great great grandmother.
It was bought in the USA during Chanukah when no presents were given. Candles were lit, they ate potato latkes and received little chocolate candies as presents.