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Havdalah Questions and Answers


		Why do we smell fragrant spices during the havdallah ceremony? By Naftali Silberberg



		What's the significance of the Havdalah ceremony? By Yossi Braun That last bear hug is different than its predecessors. Whereas till now the cuddles and hugs assisted in cementing the relationship, the final embrace takes it one step further...



		Why do we gaze at our fingernails to the light of the havdallah candle? By Naftali Silberberg



		In the Havdalah, we bless “He who creates the illuminations of fire.” Shouldn’t it be “illumination,” in the singular? By Yosef Marcus



		Why do people dip their finger into the leftover havdalah wine? By Menachem Posner