You will want to keep this magnificent looking wood tzedakah box alongside your Shabbat candles all week. Solidly made from lacquered wood, it features shining silver plated strips with the word Jerusalem in Hebrew together with pretty images of Old City Jerusalem. The top of the box, also shining silver plate, has a slot for inserting the coins and a prayer that the charity should bring merit. The box is easily opened at the base.

Women have a beautiful custom to give charity before kindling the candles that usher in the holy Shabbat day. Prepare the coins in advance so that you should not be harassed at the last moment.