Metal Cutout Besamim Box, Borei Minei Besamim

• Metal cutout design
• 2" x 1.5"
• For Havdalah
• Blessing text cutout
• Wedding or housewarming
• Designed by Yair Emanuel

Intro

Add a meaningful touch to your Havdalah table with this besamim box, its gold band cut through with the words of the Borei Minei Besamim blessing. The cylindrical form pairs a perforated silver tone lid with a hammered gold metal band, letting the fragrance of the spices pass through as the letters catch the light. Designed by Jerusalem artist Yair Emanuel, whose Judaica has found a place in Jewish homes for over two decades.

Build and Use

Used for the spices passed around at Havdalah, the box holds besamim within its perforated lid, which releases their scent as it's raised to be smelled. Made from silver tone metal banded in hammered gold, the surface is cutout with the Borei Minei Besamim blessing text. The box measures about 2 by 1.5 inches, a compact size that sits easily in the hand or on a small tray.

Gift Ideas

Small and meaningful, this besamim box makes a fitting gift for a wedding, engagement, or housewarming, especially for a couple setting up a Jewish home. It also suits a bar or bat mitzvah or an anniversary, marking the start of a new week in a home that keeps Havdalah. Its compact size makes it easy to gift alongside a candle or Kiddush cup as part of a larger Havdalah set.

Care Instructions

Wipe the besamim box with a soft, dry cloth to keep the metal finish clean. Avoid abrasive cleaners or soaking, and keep it dry between uses so the gold band retains its shine.