Hand Made Silver (ST925) Havdalah Spice Container (Besamim Box )

Havdalah (Hebrew: הַבְדָּלָה‎, meaning "separation") is a Jewish ceremony that marks the end of Shabbat and the beginning of the new week. It involves lighting a multi-wick Havdalah candle, blessing a cup of wine, and smelling sweet spices (besamim). Shabbat ends on Saturday night after three stars appear, and some communities may delay Havdalah to extend its observance.

Spices are usually kept in a decorative container. Sephardi and Mizrahi communities often use aromatic plant branches, while Ashkenazi customs typically use cloves. A blessing is recited after lighting the candle, and if a special candle is unavailable, two can be joined together. Participants raise their hands to see the candle’s reflection in their nails.

Havdalah engages all five senses: feeling the cup, smelling the spices, seeing the flame, hearing the blessings, and tasting the wine. The prayers follow the acrostic יבנ”ה (Yavneh), which represents Yayin (wine), Besamim (spices), Ner (candle), and Havdalah (the prayer).