Must the Kiddush cup be full, and what if it is not?
Synopsis
The Mechaber requires a full, unblemished cup. The Mishnah Berurah clarifies that if one has no other cup, an unfull cup is acceptable as long as it contains a revi'it of wine. Ideally, one should use a smaller cup that can be filled.
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