If one is eating Melaveh Malka directly after Havdala is he to say an after Bracha on the Havdala wine?[1] If one will not be drinking wine during the meal and does not plan on saying Birchas Hamazon with a Kos Shel Bracha[2], then he is to say an Al […]
One who didn’t say havdala on motzie shabbos
If one did not say Havdala on Motzei Shabbos:[1] The main Mitzvah of Havdala is to say it at night on Motzei Shabbos. If one did not do so, whether due to forgetfulness or advertently[2], he is to say Havdala on Sunday. In such a case it is forbidden for […]
Saying havdala before shabbos is over
May one say Havdala early before Shabbos is over if he will be unable to say it after Shabbos?[1] If one will be unable to say Havdala after Shabbos, such as he must travel immediately after Shabbos for the purpose of a Mitzvah[2] [or other purpose[3]] he may say Havdala […]
An Avel
Havdala for an Avel: An Avel is obligated to recite Havdala or hear it from others. When an Avel recites Havdala he is to omit the verses of Hinei Kel Yeshuasi and rather begin from “Borei Peri Hagafen”.[1] The custom is for an Avel to recite the blessing over Besamim […]
The Nine days
Havdala during the nine days:[1] When saying Havdala during the nine days [Motzei Shabbos Chazon] one is to give the wine to a child to drink [whether male or female[2], although some rule only male[3]] which has reached the age of Chinuch [of blessings[4] although some say also Chinuch of […]
Obligation of children
Are children obligated in Havdala?[1] A child who has reached the age of understanding the concept of Shabbos is obligated to hear Havdala. [This is at approximately 5-6 years old.[2]] Repeating Havdala for a child:[3] One may repeat Havdala to fulfill the obligation of [male[4]] children[5] [that have reached the […]
Obligation of women
Are women obligated in Havdala?[1] Women are obligated to hear Havdala.[2] They can either fulfill their obligation through listening to the Havdala of another person, or through saying it themselves[3], just as is the law by men. Repeating Havdala for women: A person [whether man or woman] which has already […]
Saying Havdala and having someone else drink
May one say Havdala and have another person drink the wine?[1] It is permitted for one to say Havdala over wine and have someone else who listened to the blessing, drink a Revius[2] of the wine.[3] Giving the wine to drink to a woman: It is best not to give […]
Traveling
Traveling on Motzei Shabbos:[1] One is to avoid flying from Israel on Motzei Shabbos being that the preparations for the flight are usually done by Jews on Shabbos. The same applies for flying Motzei Shabbos using El Al from any destination in the world. [1] See Kfar Chabad 398 […]
Repeating for others
Being Yotzei others Havdala if one already heard Havdala:[1] If one already fulfilled his obligation of Havdala he may not repeat Havdala to fulfill the obligation for other adults, [unless they are unable to say the blessings themselves[2]]. One may however repeat the blessing of Havdala to fulfill the obligation […]
