Tradition dictates the ritual washing of finger tips of all remaining food before Grace after Meals (Birkhat HaMazon). The design features upraised hands holding the vessel of pure water, under which is a little knob which releases water when pushed upwards. The soiled water is then collected into a small covered basin. Around the base is the phrase in Hebrew: “Lift your hands towards the sanctuary and bless the Lord.” (Psalms 134:2)
