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havdalah

noun, often capitalized
hav·​da·​lah | \ ˌhäv-də-ˈlä How to pronounce havdalah (audio) , häv-ˈdȯ-lə How to pronounce havdalah (audio) \
variants: or less commonly

Definition of havdalah

: a Jewish ceremony marking the close of a Sabbath or holy day

Examples of havdalah in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 The family-friendly celebration will include a havdalah service, menorah lighting, the Hanukkah story and seasonal songs. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, Pomerado News, "Options remain for local holiday entertainment," 14 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of havdalah

1733, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for havdalah

Hebrew habhdālāh separation

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