Havdalah Candle 9.45 inch - Elegant & Multicolored

Lighting a Havdalah candle at the end of Shabbat serves two symbolic purposes:

1. Separation (Havdalah): The Hebrew word "havdalah" means "separation" and the candle signifies the symbolic division between the holy day of Shabbat and the mundane weekdays. As the light fades, we bid farewell to the sanctity and tranquility of Shabbat and acknowledge the return to ordinary life.

2. Connection to Light: Traditionally, the first fire created by humankind was on the first Havdalah after creation. So, lighting the candle embodies gratitude for the gift of light and its ability to dispel darkness. It reminds us that even as Shabbat departs, we carry its spiritual flame and the potential for goodness into the week ahead.

Some interpretations see the braided wicks of the Havdalah candle as symbolizing the unity of different Jewish communities, while the act of extinguishing the flame in wine represents letting go of negativity and welcoming the new week with peace.

The Havdalah candle is a beautiful and meaningful tradition that marks the end of Shabbat and prepares for the journey into the next week.