How to Make Havdalah
A multimedia presentation
Shabbat is ushered in with the lighting of candles and
recitation of kiddush, and it is likewise ended with a ritual involving
flame (this time from a multi-wicked candle) and wine. Havdalah literally means
"distinction" or "separation," and that is exactly what it
accomplishes: Marking the transition from the holiness of the Sabbath to the
ordinariness of weekdays. Havdalah involves several steps: recitation of
opening verses, a blessing over wine or another drink, a blessing over fragrant
spices, a blessing over the flame, and a blessing of Havdalah, the separation
of Shabbat and weekday. The following multimedia presentation demonstrates
Havdalah and discusses its significance.
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