Letters
ה
אׇ
What is "Ah"?
ם
What is Final Mem?
A huge shoutout to Ashton, Eli, Russell and Zeke for leading the entire congregation through this prayer during Shabbatapalooza!
קִדּוּשׁ
What is [the Shabbat] Kiddush?
Part of the Havdalah ceremony includes extinguishing the flame of the candle into this liquid. Imagine the worst grape juice you've ever had; it tastes worse.
What is Wine?
כּ
What is Kaf?
אֶ
What is "Eh"?
ף
What is Final Fey?
This prayer, whose title means "listen", is about the Jewish belief in One God.
שְׁמַע
What is Sh'ma?
This spice is among the different kinds found in the Havdalah ceremony. Snickerdoodles, Charoset, and Apple Jacks Cereal rely on this spice, too.
What is Cinnamon?
ד
What is Dalet?
אוּ
What is "Ooh"?
ץ
What is Final Tzadee?
This prayer comes straight from Moses' words in the Torah, and always follows the Sh'ma.
וְאָהַבְתָּ
What is V'ahavtah?
Though the Havdalah ceremony does not need any Challah, this item is braided just like Challah. I don't recommend eating it.
What is a Candle?
שׂ
What is Sin?
אִ
What is "EE"?
ן
What is Final Nun?
This prayer takes turns chanting between the leaders and the congregation, thanking God for small, daily miracles.
נִסִּים בְּכָל יוֹם
What is Nissim B'chol Yom?
Havdalah, which translates to "Separation", often marks the end of this weekly Jewish holiday.
What is Shabbat?
ז
What is Zayin?
Daily Double! --
אֵ
What is "Ey"?
ךְ/ךָ
What is Final Chaf?
This prayer is commonly read without chanting, and thanks God for the creation of light.
יוֹצֵר
What is Yotzer?
After the Havdalah candle's flame is put out, it is tradition to sing a song including this Jewish prophet. This song is also sung during a portion of a Passover Seder.
Who is Elijah?