Havdalah: Concluding Shabbat
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Orthodox Ashkenazi Havdalah Ceremony (Audio & Text)
These resources from Aish.com present the audio and Hebrew, English, and transliterated text of the Havdalah ceremony, according to Orthodox Ashkenazi
Reform Havdalah (Text & Audio)
This straightforward post presents the Reform tradition for the Havdalah ceremony that concludes Shabbat, including an audio recording that uses
Reconstructionist Havdalah and the Concept of Chosenness
This post includes the Hebrew and English text of the Havdalah ceremony according to Reconstructionist tradition, as well as an
“The Candle and Spices” – Traditional Yemenite Havdalah Song
This low quality 3 minute long video features Achinoam Nini singing a beautiful a capella version of the Yemenite song “The
Edot Hamizrach/Sephardic Havdalah (with Hebrew text)
This 2 minute long video demonstrates the Nusach Edot Hamizrach Havdalah commonly used by Jews of Sephardic and Mizrahi heritage.
Yemenite Havdalah (Hebrew)
This short audio recording presents the Yemenite Baladi custom for the Havdalah ceremony that concludes Shabbat. Nusach Baladi uses a unique
Moroccan Havdalah
In this 6 and a half minute long video, Israeli singer of Jewish hymns, Moshe Louk, leads the Havdalah ceremony
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Friday Night & Beyond: Insights on Havdalah (Plus How To, Text & Audio)
Great for beginners, this thorough excerpt from “Friday Night and Beyond” by Lori Palatnik offers an explanation of the structure and meaning
How to Perform the Reform Havdalah Ceremony
In this 6 and a half minute long video, Rabbi Katie Bauman provides meaningful explanations and practical instructions for how to perform the
How to Perform the Orthodox Ashkenazi Havdalah Ceremony
This 3 and a half minute long video demonstrates how to perform the Havdalah ceremony that concludes Shabbbat. Narrated by Rabbi
How to Perform Havdalah According to Nusach Yerushalmi
This 5:40 minute long instructional video (in Hebrew with partial English subtitles) demonstrates how to perform the Havdalah ceremony that
Havdalah – Taking Leave of Shabbat: An Introduction & Guide
This thorough article from My Jewish Learning provides a basic outline of the Havdalah ritual that concludes Shabbat, along with
How to Make Orthodox Ashkenazi Havdalah (Printable PDF)
This two-page instructional guide provides a clear step-by-step explanation of how to perform the Havdalah ceremony that concludes Shabbat. Complete
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Havdalah 101
This thorough article from Wikipedia provides a comprehensive overview of the Havdalah ceremony that concludes Shabbat, including an introduction to the
What is Havdalah and Why is it Important?
In this 3 and a half minute long video, Dayan Ivan Binstock explains the Havdalah ceremony that concludes Shabbat, including the
The Mystical Meaning of Havdalah
In this almost 14 minute long video, Rabbi Alon Anava delves into some of the mystical reasons behind the Havdalah
Havdalah – Taking Leave of Shabbat: An Introduction & Guide
This thorough article from My Jewish Learning provides a basic outline of the Havdalah ritual that concludes Shabbat, along with
Friday Night & Beyond: Insights on Havdalah (Plus How To, Text & Audio)
Great for beginners, this thorough excerpt from “Friday Night and Beyond” by Lori Palatnik offers an explanation of the structure and meaning
JOFA: The Women’s Role in Kiddush, HaMotzi & Havdallah
The following excerpt from the article “Halachot of Kiddush, HaMotzi and Havdalah, printed by The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA),
The Significance of Fire in Judaism
This excerpt notes the universally recognized power of fire, as well as its particular significance in Jewish ritual, such as
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Nava Tehila: A Serene Havdalah
This calming melody for the Havdalah ceremony was composed by The Nava Tehila Ensemble, a Jerusalem-based group who perform both
“The Candle and Spices” – Traditional Yemenite Havdalah Song
This low quality 3 minute long video features Achinoam Nini singing a beautiful a capella version of the Yemenite song “The
BBYO Sings Debbie Friedman’s Havdalah
This 3 and a half minute long video features song leaders of the BBYO youth group singing the Reform version of
Havdalah Medley Using Many Popular Melodies
This link presents a beautiful 7 minute long musical Havdalah medley that switches between many well known tunes. The opening
The Maccabeats & Netanel Hershtik Make Havdalah
This 5 minute long video presents The Maccabeats & Netanel Hershtik singing havdalah to two popular melodies. The opening paragraph “hine
Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach’s Melody for the Opening Verses of Havdalah
This 5 minute long audio recording features Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach singing his original melody for “Hiney El Yeshuati,” the opening verses of the
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Blessing Over Separations: A Havdalah Poem
This poem by Shelby Handler focuses on the power and beauty of the special space created by distinguishing between two
The Cup of Miriam Ceremony for Havdalah
This ceremony over a cup of water can be added to Havdalah, symbolizing the miraculous source of fresh water that
An Alternative Havdalah Ceremony Celebrating Jewish Diversity
This post provides a link to “Havdalah: A Celebration of Difference,” an alternative ceremony written by Rabbi Leila Gal Berner
A Humorous Skit About Havdalah Stereotypes
This short video playfully pokes fun at different stereotypical behaviors associated with the Havdalah ceremony, such as “The Mumbler,” who
A Havdalah Prayer for Holy Separations
This poem by Trisha Arlin is praise for the things between which we separate, as well as the separation itself.
A Havdalah Poem
This short poem by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat is inspired by the Havdalah ceremony that marks the end of Shabbat and