Where in Shemoneh Esreh is Havdalah recited, and why?
Synopsis
Havdalah is inserted in the blessing 'Atah Chonen' (the blessing of wisdom) on Motza'ei Shabbat. Authorities discuss why this blessing was chosen.
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What is the correct nusach (formulation) for the Havdalah insertion in Shemoneh Esreh — should one recite 'Atah Chonantanu' alone, 'Atah Chonen' alone, or both?
6 opinions
If one forgot to recite Havdalah in Shemoneh Esreh, must one repeat the Shemoneh Esreh?
5 opinions
Must one repeat Shemoneh Esreh after omitting Havdalah when one ate before making Havdalah on a cup — and does the Rambam agree?
5 opinions across 3 eras
If one has no cup on Motza'ei Shabbat and believes one will have no cup even the next day, must one repeat Shemoneh Esreh?
4 opinions
If Tisha B'Av falls on Motza'ei Shabbat and one forgot Havdalah in Shemoneh Esreh, must one repeat?
3 opinions
If one completed a blessing in Shemoneh Esreh without the required insertion (Havdalah or similar), can one still go back to add it, or is one too late?
4 opinions across 3 eras
Where in Shemoneh Esreh should one add Havdalah if one remembers before completing the prayer?
2 opinions
If one forgot Havdalah in tefillah but has no cup, may one say 'Atah Chonantanu' after completing tefillah (after Yihyu l'ratzon)?
1 opinions
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