What is the order of blessings in Havdalah?
Synopsis
The Mechaber establishes the order of Havdalah as wine, spices, candle, then Havdalah, with the mnemonic YaBNeH. The Rema adds customs of reciting introductory verses beforehand.
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Must one ensure the Havdalah cup is not blemished (pagum)?
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May Havdalah be recited over bread?
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May Havdalah be recited over chamar medinah (regional beverage / liquor) when wine is unavailable?
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Is it preferable to use a blemished cup of wine or liquor (beer) for Havdalah?
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May one recite Havdalah on Motzei Pesach over liquor instead of wine?
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When Yom Tov falls on Motzei Shabbat (YaKNeHaZ), may Havdalah be said over bread along with kiddush?
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May one eat before reciting Havdalah when no wine or suitable beverage is available?
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When one has only a single cup — should it be used for Havdalah first or birkat hamazon first?
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