Drinking at kiddush

Hi,

As we have mentioned, there is no obligation for each person at the table to drink from the actual “Kiddush cup.”

In fact, there is no obligation for attendees to drink at all, so long as the person reciting Kiddush drinks the minimum volume. All things being equal, though, it is good and appropriate for people to drink after the person reciting Kiddush drinks.

(Mishneh Berurah 271:83)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Savri

Hi,

When Reuven fulfills the Kiddush obligation on behalf of Shimon, both must concentrate on the fact that Reuven is reciting Kiddush for Shimon. Therefore, it is appropriate for the person reciting Kiddush to remind everyone present of this fact.

This is what we do when say “Savri Maranan veRabbanan viRabotai (Pay attention, my masters and teachers)” before reciting the blessing.

(Mishneh Berurah 271:5)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Who recites kiddush?

Hi,

Kiddush is a mitzvah for both men and women. Therefore, either a man or a woman may recite Kiddush for the household.

A man who recites Kiddush and drinks in the synagogue should not be the one to recite Kiddush for the family at home; he should have another adult household member recite Kiddush.

(Code of Jewish Law Orach Chayyim 271:2; Mishneh Berurah 271:4)

Have a great day,
Mordechai