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Melaveh Malkah Meal

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Melaveh Malkah Meal

Is one required to seek out a candle in order to recite the blessing over fire (borei me'orei ha-eish) at Havdalah on Motzei Shabbat?

What is the correct text of the blessing over fire at Havdalah — 'borei me'orei ha-eish' (plural) or 'borei me'or ha-eish' (singular)?

What is the preferred form of candle for the Havdalah candle blessing — a single-wick candle or a torch (avukah)?

What is the custom for looking at one's hands and nails while reciting the candle blessing at Havdalah?

How close must one be to a candle in order to recite the candle blessing at Havdalah?

Over which candles is the Havdalah candle blessing prohibited due to the candle having been used for a forbidden act on Shabbat?

What is the rule when a non-Jew lights a candle from a Jew's candle, or a Jew lights from a non-Jew's candle, regarding the Havdalah blessing?

When one sees an unknown light outside a city, when may one recite the Havdalah candle blessing over it?

May one recite the Havdalah candle blessing over fire produced from wood or stones on Motzei Shabbat vs. Motzei Yom Kippur?

May one recite the Havdalah candle blessing over glowing coals?

May one recite the Havdalah candle blessing over a kiln fire used for firing bricks?

May one recite the Havdalah candle blessing over a synagogue candle?

May one recite the Havdalah candle blessing over a candle lit in honor of the deceased (nер shel meitim) or for a wedding?

May a blind person recite the Havdalah candle blessing?

When a group was studying in the beit midrash on Motzei Shabbat and a candle was brought, should each person bless individually or one person bless for all?

What are the conditions for reciting the Havdalah candle blessing over a concealed flame (inside clothing, a lantern, or a glass vessel)?

When one has no cup for Havdalah, may one recite the candle and spice blessings upon seeing and smelling them?

Is one required to seek out a candle in order to recite the blessing over fire (borei me'orei ha-eish) at Havdalah on Motzei Shabbat?

What is the correct text of the blessing over fire at Havdalah — 'borei me'orei ha-eish' (plural) or 'borei me'or ha-eish' (singular)?

What is the preferred form of candle for the Havdalah candle blessing — a single-wick candle or a torch (avukah)?

What is the custom for looking at one's hands and nails while reciting the candle blessing at Havdalah?

How close must one be to a candle in order to recite the candle blessing at Havdalah?

Over which candles is the Havdalah candle blessing prohibited due to the candle having been used for a forbidden act on Shabbat?

What is the rule when a non-Jew lights a candle from a Jew's candle, or a Jew lights from a non-Jew's candle, regarding the Havdalah blessing?

When one sees an unknown light outside a city, when may one recite the Havdalah candle blessing over it?

May one recite the Havdalah candle blessing over fire produced from wood or stones on Motzei Shabbat vs. Motzei Yom Kippur?

May one recite the Havdalah candle blessing over glowing coals?

May one recite the Havdalah candle blessing over a kiln fire used for firing bricks?

May one recite the Havdalah candle blessing over a synagogue candle?

May one recite the Havdalah candle blessing over a candle lit in honor of the deceased (nер shel meitim) or for a wedding?

May a blind person recite the Havdalah candle blessing?

When a group was studying in the beit midrash on Motzei Shabbat and a candle was brought, should each person bless individually or one person bless for all?

What are the conditions for reciting the Havdalah candle blessing over a concealed flame (inside clothing, a lantern, or a glass vessel)?

When one has no cup for Havdalah, may one recite the candle and spice blessings upon seeing and smelling them?