Immersing a silver-plated cup
Question
I bought a silver-plated cup for Kiddush. Do I need to immerse it in the mikveh for utensils?
Answer
שלום וברכה
It depends where it was manufactured: if it was made in Israel, there is no need. If it was made abroad, it requires immersion.
A thin layer of silver coating, what is commonly called "silver-plated," is generally manufactured abroad and requires immersion.
A thicker coating, usually produced by well-known silverware companies, is often manufactured in Israel.
In a case of doubt, immerse it without a beracha (without a blessing).
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Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
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