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Havdalah

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What is the order of blessings in Havdalah?

2 opinions

Order of Blessings

Must one ensure the Havdalah cup is not blemished (pagum)?

4 opinions across 2 eras

May Havdalah be recited over bread?

3 opinions across 2 eras

May Havdalah be recited over chamar medinah (regional beverage / liquor) when wine is unavailable?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Is it preferable to use a blemished cup of wine or liquor (beer) for Havdalah?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Blemished Wine vs. Liquor

May one recite Havdalah on Motzei Pesach over liquor instead of wine?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Motzei Pesach Custom

When Yom Tov falls on Motzei Shabbat (YaKNeHaZ), may Havdalah be said over bread along with kiddush?

4 opinions across 2 eras

May one eat before reciting Havdalah when no wine or suitable beverage is available?

4 opinions across 2 eras

No Beverage Available

When one has only a single cup — should it be used for Havdalah first or birkat hamazon first?

2 opinions

Priority Between Havdalah an…

If one can only afford wine for either kiddush or Havdalah, which takes priority?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Kiddush vs. Havdalah

If one can only afford oil for Chanukah lights or wine for Havdalah, which takes priority?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Ner Chanukah vs. Havdalah

Should Havdalah be recited while sitting or standing?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Sitting vs. Standing

Which hand holds the wine and spices during Havdalah?

2 opinions

Holding Wine and Spices

If one heard Havdalah in the synagogue, must one repeat it at home?

3 opinions

Repeating Havdalah

Are women obligated in Havdalah?

6 opinions across 2 eras

Women's Obligation

Is the obligation of Havdalah from the Torah (d'oraita) or rabbinic (d'rabbanan)?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Biblical vs. Rabbinic

Should one focus one's eyes on the cup and candle during Havdalah?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Is the custom for women not to drink from the Havdalah cup valid?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Drinking from the Cup