Havdalah
As a ceremony performed at home, Havdalah offers more possibilities than the synagogue service. Apart from the four blessings that form the core of the ceremony, there are a number of different formulae for the accompanying verses and songs. I believe it is legitimate to occasionally use these different versions for a change. Below are three common formulae.
S&P Havdala Ceremony
Two striking differences between the S&P ceremony and the more common practice are that the candle used need not have more than a single wick, and the wine is not deliberately made to spill over into the saucer.
In London, traditional silver sugar casters like the one in the picture are sometimes used as spice containers.
♫ Havdalah [JC]
♫ Esa Einai [JC]
♫ Esa Einai [JC and family]
♫ Hamavdil (London) [JC]
Eastern Sephardi Havdalah
This version of Havdalah includes Baruch Haba. So when it is said, the famous S&P tune for Barach Haba can be used, giving us an opportunity to sing this beautiful melody in our homes!
TBD
German Havdalah
In this version I take two beautiful melodies from the beginning and end of the Saturday Night service according to the German custom, and add them before and after Havdalah.
TBD
♫ Ashrey Kol Yirei [JC and family]
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