Havdalah

Proper noun

Meaning

Havdalah

The Jewish ceremony, involving a candle, wine and spices, that concludes the Sabbath or other holy days.

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Examples

At the conclusion of Shabbat at nightfall, after the appearance of three stars in the sky, the havdalah blessings are recited over a cup of wine, and with the use of fragrant spices and a candle, usually braided. Source: Internet

Bidding farewell main Observing the closing havdalah ritual in 14th-century Spain Havdalah (Hebrew: הבדלה, "separation") is a Jewish religious ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat, and ushers in the new week. Source: Internet

Shabbat is closed the following evening with a havdalah blessing. Source: Internet

Some communities delay havdalah later into the night in order to prolong Shabbat. Source: Internet

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