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Havdalah
What is Havdalah? Saying Farewell to Shabbat.
The havdalah service marks the beginning of a new week.
Havdalah literally means in Hebrew to make distinction – it is a mitzvah to symbolically separate regular
days from holy days – Shabbat and holidays.
And so, the Havdalah service marks the end of a holy day and so performed weekly at the end of
Shabbat, as the night falls.
In the havdalah service we watch, listen, Smell, Taste- Celebration of the senses.
In this short ceremony, a member of the family recites blessings and pours a wine into a small dish until
it overflows. After the blessing of the wine, a special candle is used, that is allowed to be used on this
service only. The lighting candle stands for the light of the Shabbat that is now put off. The candle is
distinguished into the remains of the wine.
Sweet spices or anything with a sweet aroma are also used- they are placed to remind us the
sweetness of the Shabbat.
Tell me why I don't like Sundays.
Sunday is weekend for non-Jewish, for Jews, Sunday is the first day of the week.
When Shabbat is over you wish a Jewish person – Have a good week! Shavuo tov!
How to perform Havdalah?
What is Havdalah? Saying Farewell to Shabbat.
The havdalah service marks the beginning of a new week.
Havdalah literally means in Hebrew to make distinction – it is a mitzvah to symbolically separate regular
days from holy days – Shabbat and holidays.
And so, the Havdalah service marks the end of a holy day and so performed weekly at the end of
Shabbat, as the night falls.
In the havdalah service we watch, listen, Smell, Taste- Celebration of the senses.
In this short ceremony, a member of the family recites blessings and pours a wine into a small dish until
it overflows. After the blessing of the wine, a special candle is used, that is allowed to be used on this
service only. The lighting candle stands for the light of the Shabbat that is now put off. The candle is
distinguished into the remains of the wine.
Sweet spices or anything with a sweet aroma are also used- they are placed to remind us the
sweetness of the Shabbat.
Tell me why I don't like Sundays.
Sunday is weekend for non-Jewish, for Jews, Sunday is the first day of the week.
When Shabbat is over you wish a Jewish person – Have a good week! Shavuo tov!
How to perform Havdalah?
Havdalah Set
Havdalah set includes the three following objects:
A candle holder
A small dish or a glass
Spice box
Havdalah sets are made from a wide range of materials, such as silver or glass, and designed in
various sizes and styles.
Since the Havdalah set is a visible article in the Jewish home, it has become a popular gift for many
occasions which is both practical and decorative. Many designers have turned this ritual article into
works of arts, you might be surprised you with their colorful designs and the joy project.
One of my favorite Havdalah set was designed by Israeli Judaica artist, Yair Emanual that brings his
joyful spirit to historical Jewish motifs, such as the landscape of Jerusalem. How lovely!
Havdalah set includes the three following objects:
A candle holder
A small dish or a glass
Spice box
Havdalah sets are made from a wide range of materials, such as silver or glass, and designed in
various sizes and styles.
Since the Havdalah set is a visible article in the Jewish home, it has become a popular gift for many
occasions which is both practical and decorative. Many designers have turned this ritual article into
works of arts, you might be surprised you with their colorful designs and the joy project.
One of my favorite Havdalah set was designed by Israeli Judaica artist, Yair Emanual that brings his
joyful spirit to historical Jewish motifs, such as the landscape of Jerusalem. How lovely!