On any given Saturday, attendees gather to join their voices, say prayers, light a candle and ... s convening felt different, because the havdalah service also served symbolically as the beginning ...

When Shabbat comes to an end on Saturday evening, a Havdalah ceremony is held to mark the occasion. A blessing is said over wine, a symbol of joy, then over sweet spices, to comfort the soul at ...

This is considered by Jews to be the main service of the week. There are more readings from the Torah and prayers. The Havdalah ceremony marks the end of Shabbat. Friday evening Shabbat is ...