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May God give us understanding to reject the unholy and to choose the way of holiness.
Havdallah is the ritual that ends Shabbath. The verb, L'havdil means to separate. The Havdallah ceremony reminds us to separate the holy from the profane.


We begin with a la la melody without words...
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Blessing Over Wine

Baruch Atah Adonai, eloheinu melech ha olam borei pri ha gafen, borei pri ha gafen. La la la la

Blessed are You, God, Creator of the Universe, Creator of the fruit of the vine. 

Blessing Over Spices 

Baruch Atah Adonai eloheinu melech ha olam borei minei v'samim, borei minei visamim
la la la la

Blessed are You, God, Creator of the Universe, Creator of all kinds of spices. 

Blessing Over Braided Candle

Baruch Atah Adonai eloheinu melech ha olam borei m'orei ha eish, borei m'orei ha eish
la la la la

Blessed are You, God, Creator of the Universe, Creator of lights of fire. 
Blessing over the Sacred
Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu melech ha olam, hamavdil bein kodesh le hol, hamavdil bein kodesh le hol.

Blessed are You, God, Creator of the Universe, who distinguishes between sacred and ordinary, between light and darkness, between the six days of creation and the seventh day of rest. Blessed are You, Adonai, who distinguishes between sacred and ordinary. 

Blessing over the week about to begin

Shavuah Tov, Shavuah Tov, Shavua Tov, Shavuah Tov - A good week, a week of peace. May gladness reign and joy increase. 

Blessing of Hope for Redemption of all Humankind

Eiliyahu hanavi, Eliyahu hatishbi, Eliyahu, Eliyahu, Eliyahu hagiladi. 
Bim'heira v'yameinu yavoh eileinu, im mashiach ben david, im mashiach ben David. 


May Elijah the prophet, Elijah the Tishbite, Elijah of Gilead, come to us quickly in our day, heralding redemption of all humankind. 
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And who is wise?
One who learns from everyone.

And who is mighty?
One who controls one's urges.
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And who is rich?
One who is happy with what one has.


Pirkei Avot 4:1





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How shall we sanctify God's name?
 By being holy ourselves.
How do we accomplish this?
Let our prayers bring us to sacred deeds,
to actions that promote justice, harmony and peace.