3: The Ingredients

To make Havdalah you will need:

1) Wine or grape juice.

2) A cup or goblet with a plate or tray underneath.

3) Spices. Cloves and/or myrtle twigs are generally used, but any pleasant-smelling spice or plant will do. Many households have a specially designed spice box to hold the Havdalah spices.

4) A braided candle, or two candles you can hold together to create one flame.

One person can make havdalah for a group of people, as long as all listen attentively with the intention to fulfill the mitzvah. The person making havadalah should likewise intend to make the blessings for all the other participants as well.