Havdalah

American  

[hahv-dah-lah, hahv-daw-luh] / hɑv dɑˈlɑ, hɑvˈdɔ lə /

Or Habdalah

noun

Hebrew.

1. a religious ceremony, observed by Jews at the conclusion of the Sabbath or a festival, that consists of blessings over wine, spices, and the light of a candle.

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havdalah British  

/ hɑvdɑˈlɑ, hɑvˈdɔlə /

noun

1. Judaism the ceremony marking the end of the sabbath or of a festival, including the blessings over wine, candles, and spices

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Etymology

Origin of Havdalah

habhdālāh literally, division, separation

Example Sentences

The camp incorporates aspects of Jewish practice such as lighting candles for Shabbat and Havdalah, the ceremony to close out the Sabbath day.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

Campers embraced as the Havdalah candle was lit, hugging their new friends tight.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

The two families gathered for an impromptu Havdalah right there in the lobby.

From Washington Post • Jul. 1, 2021

“We can do Havdalah, get dressed in their uniforms and be out the door in less than 10 minutes,” Marc Kligman said.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2021

Then I told him what Reb Saunders had said to me after Havdalah and what Danny and I had talked about on his way home, and he smiled proudly and nodded to indicate his happiness.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok