The two Shabbos (Sabbath) candles represent Zachor (Exodus ch. 20, remember the shabbos) and Shamor (Deuteronomy ch. 5, keep the shabbos). All of the Yamim Tovim (festivals), Pessach (Passover)...
Well, in short form.. It reminds Jews of the animals that were once killed as a sacrifice to god. It is a symbol of hope. It is only a token. Hope that helped!
Elijah's cup represents the Jewish hope and dream that the Messianic Age will come. Elijah is considered to be a prophet who will return in advance of the Messiah arriving to announce to people that...