Tabik, a finely ground snuff, has been part of Shabbos and simcha customs in many Chassidic communities for generations, traditionally shared and passed at a tisch or kiddush as a gesture of warmth and connection. At Eichlers, we carry tabik in traditional flavors along with besomim boxes designed specifically to hold it, suited to those who maintain this longstanding minhag.
Tabik has a long history within Chassidic life, particularly associated with the tisch, the communal gathering around the Rebbe's table, where a pinch of tabik shared between attendees has traditionally been a small gesture of connection and camaraderie. The custom extends to Shabbos and Yom Tov tables more broadly in many homes and communities, where a tabik box is kept on hand much like a besamim box, offered to guests as part of the warmth and hospitality of the occasion.
Tabik is available in a range of flavors, with peppermint among the most traditional and widely recognized options, alongside other scent and flavor variations that have become popular within different communities over time. The specific flavor preferred often varies by family custom and personal taste, passed down much like other elements of minhag within Chassidic households.
Dedicated tabik and besomim pushka boxes are designed specifically to hold this finer, more powder-like snuff securely, distinct from the larger besamim boxes designed for whole cloves or havdalah spice blends. These boxes typically feature a tighter closure and a more compact design suited to portability, since tabik boxes are often carried to shul or passed around a tisch table rather than remaining solely at home. Round and traditional shapes are both available, often in finishes that coordinate with other silver and decorative Judaica pieces.
Consider both the closure style and portability when choosing a tabik box, since a securely sealed container prevents spillage when carried in a pocket or jacket to shul or a simcha. Decorative finishes range from simple, functional designs through more ornate pieces suited to display alongside other Judaica on a shelf or table when not being carried.
For those who maintain this minhag, a quality tabik box paired with a fresh supply is a thoughtful and somewhat distinctive gift, particularly meaningful for a bar mitzvah boy entering a community where this custom is part of communal Shabbos and tisch life. Browse our full bar mitzvah gifts collection for more meaningful ideas, or our besamim collection for related havdalah pieces.
Tabik is one part of the rich custom of Chassidic Shabbos and tisch life. Eichlers carries everything else you need as well.
Tabik is a finely ground snuff traditionally shared at a tisch and on Shabbos and Yom Tov in many Chassidic communities, customarily kept in a dedicated box and offered to guests as a gesture of warmth and connection.
Peppermint is among the most traditional and widely recognized flavors, alongside other variations that have become popular in different communities. Preference often follows family custom passed down over generations.
Tabik boxes are designed with a tighter closure suited to holding finer, powder-like snuff securely, and are often more compact and portable for carrying to shul or a tisch, unlike larger besamim boxes designed for whole cloves or spice blends.
While closely associated with the tisch tradition, many families also keep a tabik box on hand for Shabbos and Yom Tov tables more broadly, offering it to guests as part of the hospitality of the occasion.
For families and communities where this minhag is part of regular practice, a quality tabik box can be a meaningful and distinctive gift for a bar mitzvah boy. Browse our bar mitzvah gifts collection for more ideas.
Prioritize a secure, tight-sealing closure to prevent spillage if the box will be carried regularly, and choose a finish that suits whether the box will primarily travel with you or sit displayed at home.