Havdala in Shul:[1] It is accustomed to say Havdala in Shul over wine in order to be Yotzei those which do not have wine at home to say Havdala over. [If no one is being Yotzei with this Havdala, it is not to be recited.[2]] Who should drink the wine? […]
Not to get angry
Not to get angry on Motzei Shabbos:[1] One is to be extremely beware from strife and anger with his household on Motzei Shabbos as the Satan attempts at this time to stir friction between people, just as he does on Erev Shabbos. His motif for doing so is because after […]
Being Yotzei Havdala from a different area:
Being Yotzei Havdala from a different area:[1] If one made Havdala in his home and one’s neighbor heard the Havdala from him while he was his inside his own house [i.e. the neighbor’s house], he fulfills his obligation.[2] The neighbor may even drink wine on the basis of the blessing […]
Dealing with money
Giving charity and spending money on Motzei Shabbos:[1] It is our custom to avoid giving money or buy items on Motzei Shabbos, as doing so gives nurture to the Kelipas.[2] It is however permitted to distribute charity on Motzei Shabbos, as by doing so there is no better way to […]
Hearing Havdala from another person
Having in mind to be Yotzei: One who desires to fulfill his obligation through hearing someone else’s Havdala must have in mind to do so. The person saying Havdala must likewise have in mind to fulfill the obligation for the listeners.[1] If one heard Havdala without any particular intent[2] then […]
Removing shabbos clothes
When after Shabbos may one remove his Shabbos clothing?[1] It is proper to wear at least some of one’s Shabbos clothing until after Havdala on Motzei Shabbos. [Some however have the custom to not remove their Shabbos cloths until after eating Melaveh Malka.[2] Others only remove them prior to going […]
Meoreiy Haeish
A. General Laws: One is required to say a blessing of Borei[1] Meoreiy Haeish over a candle on every Motzei Shabbos, if he has a candle available.[2] Should the listeners say their own blessing: Those listening to Havdala are to fulfill their blessing with the person saying Havdala[3], and are […]
Folding talis
Folding ones Tallis:[1] One is to fold his Tallis on Motzei Shabbos[2] [immediately upon returning from Shul[3]]. [It is proper to personally fold one’s Tallis rather than give it to someone else to fold.[4] If one forgot to fold his Tallis immediately on Motzei Shabbos, then the next day prior […]
Besamim
The laws of Besamim:[1] A. General Laws:[2] The Sages accustomed[3] that one is to smell spices on every[4] Motzei Shabbos in order to comfort the soul which is saddened by the leave of the extra soul[5] which it received on Shabbos.[6] Motzei Yom Tov: [7] On Motzei Yom Tov however […]
Drawing Water
Drawing water:[1] Some are accustomed to draw water from wells and springs on Motzei Shabbos as a Segula for a cure for all their ailments.[2] [This is helpful for both physical and spiritual ailments and assists in one’s understanding of Torah.[3]] Q&A How is one to fulfill the above […]
