noun
- a Jewish ceremony marking the end of the Sabbath or a holiday, involving blessings over wine, spices, and a braided candle
Usage: religious
Examples
- The family gathered for habdalah as the sun set on Saturday evening.
- During habdalah, we smell sweet spices and watch the braided candle burn.
- The rabbi explained the meaning of each blessing in the habdalah ceremony.
- She lit the havdalah candle to begin the weekly ritual.
- The children enjoyed smelling the spice box during habdalah.
- After habdalah, the new week officially begins in Jewish tradition.