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What is the name of the blessing that ends the Jewish Shabbat?
The blessing that ends the Jewish Shabbat is called "Havdalah." It marks the separation between the holy day of Shabbat and the rest of the week. During Havdalah, blessings are recited over wine, spices, and a multi-wicked candle.
What is havdalah?
Havdalah is the ceremony which marks the end of the Sabbath or a holiday. The ceremony always includes a prayer and the drinking of a cup of wine. At the end of the Sabbath, a blessing is also said on smelling spices or a fragrant plant, and on a candle. You can have a havdalah B'nai Mitzvah service.
How do you burn the havdallah spices?
The Havdalah spices are not customarily burned. We say a blessing on the spice (such as cinnamon) and smell it as is.
What do Jewish people do in the havdalah ceremony?
Havdalah marks the end of Shabbos (Sabbath). It consists of saying a blessing over a cup of wine, a blessing over the smelling of spices (many people use powdered cinnamon), a blessing over the gift of fire (a braided candle is traditionally used), and a final blessing for the departure of the Shabbos, after which some of the wine should be drunk (two ounces or more).
How does Havdalah end?
With the words " ... who separates the holy from the weekly."
What does havdalah mean?
Havdalah is the ceremony which marks the conclusion of the Jewish Sabbath. You can find more information at http://www.answers.com/topic/havdalah
What is a havdalah candle used for?
The Havdalah candles symbolizes the end of the sacred period of time known as Shabbat. According to tradition, the Havdalah candle also represents the gift of fire, which God gave to Adam one day after He created him.
Do Bar and Bat Mitzvahs have to have Havdalah services to be legitimate?
No - Havdalah is the service at the end of Shabbat.
When was American Sephardi Federation created?
American Sephardi Federation was created in 1952.
What actors and actresses appeared in Havdalah - 2010?
The cast of Havdalah - 2010 includes: Pesach Stadlin Yoni Stadlin
What happens during the Havdelah?
Havdalah is a Jewish religious ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat and holidays, and ushers in the new week. In Judaism, Shabbat ends-and the new week begins-at nightfall on Saturday. Havdalah may be recited as soon as three stars are visible in the night sky. Some communities delay the Havdalah until later, in order to prolong Shabbat. If for some reason one cannot recite Havdalah on Saturday night, it may be observed as late as Tuesday evening. Havdalah is normally recited over kosher wine or kosher grape juice, although other beverages (except for water) may be used if wine or grape juice are not available. On completion of the Shabbat, a special braided Havdalah candle with more than one wick is lit, and a prayer is recited, and it is customary to gaze at one's fingernails reflecting the light of the candle. Spices, often stored in a decorative spice container, are handed around so that everyone can smell the fragrance. In the Sephardi community, branches of aromatic plants are used for this purpose. After Yom Kippur, a candle is used but not spices. Havdalah is intended to require a person to use all five senses. Taste the wine, smell the spices, see the flame of the candle and feel its heat, and hear the blessings. According to some customs, at the conclusion of Havdalah, the leftover wine is poured into a small dish and the candle is extinguished in it, as a sign that the candle was lit solely for the mitzvah of havdalah. Based on Psalms 19:9, "the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes," some Jews dip a finger into the leftover wine and touch their eyes or pockets with it. Because it was used for a mitzvah, the wine is considered a "segulah," or good omen. When a major holiday follows Shabbat, the Havdalah service is recited as part of the holiday kiddush. No spices are used, and although the blessing is recited over the candle, the candle used is not the special braided havdalah candle, but rather the Festival candles that are lit. This variation shows that the holiday time continues. Some Hassidic Jews, particularly (though not exclusively) women, recite the Yiddish prayer God of Abraham before Havdalah. After the Havdalah candle, it is customary to sing "Eliyahu Hanavi" and bless one another with the words "Shavua' tov" (Hebrew) or "Gute vokh" (Yiddish) (Have a good week). In some households, the participants break into a dance.
What spices are in the havdalah spice box?
Generally the havdalah spice is clove or myrtle, but any sweet smelling spice can be used.
