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Havdalah and the Conclusion of Shabbat
Havdalah is Hebrew
for “separation” and refers to the verbal declaration made at the end of
Shabbat or a Jewish holiday, in which the holy day is separated from the
mundane period that follows.
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What is Havdalah? ... When to Havdalah...The Ingredients... Recite the Introductory Verses ... Blessing on the Wine...Smell the Spices ... Look at the Light ... Say the Havdalah Blessing ... Wine & Wax...Farewell to the Queen
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We sanctify the Shabbat by distinguishing it from the mundane weekdays which precede and follow it. When the Shabbat departs we bless the One who separates the Shabbat from the rest of the weekdays.
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Till when can havdalah be said? What to do if you don't have wine. Why wine? The answers to these questions and more...
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In the course of Havdalah we sniff at aromatic spices and gaze at a braided candle. What are the reasons for these practices, and how exactly are they done?
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Bidding farewell to the Shabbat Queen
The aftertaste of Havdalah wine swiftly dissolves from our palate, but the afterglow of Shabbat lingers on.
So we sit down to a special meal to “escort the queen”—the queen being the day of Shabbat.
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Holiday havdalah can be divided into two categories: 1) Havdalah recited at the conclusion of a holiday. 2) The special havdalah recited on a holiday which falls on Saturday night...
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FAQ about the havdalah ceremony which marks the departure of Shabbat and Jewish holidays.
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So you’ve been invited to a havdalah ceremony, and aren’t sure what to expect? Here’s what you need to know.
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Shavua tov is Hebrew for “good week,” and it is the customary wish said on Saturday night after the conclusion of Shabbat.
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