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 […]
Sparks of Kabbala & Chassidus
The Seder of Melaveh Malka in accordance to the Kabalists:[1] After Havdala one is to say Hamotzi over two roles of bread, holding on to only one of them. Prior to the meal he is to recite the Psalm of Mizmor Ledavid Hashem Roiy and then say “This is the […]
If no wine or other beverages are available
A. Havdala over bread:[1] If there is no wine or Chamar Medina beverages available it does not suffice to say Havdala over bread as is allowed by Kiddush. [2] Rather one is to delay saying Havdala until he receives wine or other Chamer Median as will be explained next. On […]
Using beverages other than wine
Using wine over other beverages:[1] One is to say Havdala over wine even if he has other significant beverages available.[2] If one does not have wine at home but has at home other significant beverages, he is not required to purchase wine rather than use the other significant beverages. Nevertheless […]
