Shabbat · Orach Chaim 297

Havdalah — Time and Conditions

6 questions · 24 opinions

Is the spice blessing required as part of Havdalah, and must one seek out spices if none are available?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Spices (Besamim)

Which spices are invalid for the Havdalah blessing and why?

5 opinions across 2 eras

May one use spices that gentiles placed in wine barrels (to impart flavor) for the Havdalah blessing?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Spices in Wine Barrels

Is myrtle (hadas) the preferred spice for Havdalah, and may one bless over dry myrtle?

5 opinions across 2 eras

May someone who cannot smell make the Havdalah blessing over spices, and can he thereby discharge the obligation of others?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Person Without Sense of Smell

Is peppers (pilpelin) valid for the Havdalah spice blessing?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Types of Valid Spices