Education Havdallah blessing marks Shabbats end Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share By J. Correspondent | February 9, 1996 "Baruch ata Adonai Eloheinu melech ha-olam, hamavdil bein kodesh l'chol, bein or l'choshech, bein Yisrael la-amim, bein yom hash'vi-i l'sheshet y'mei hama'aseh. Baruch ata Adonai, hamavdil bein kodesh l'chol. "Praised are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of the universe, who distinguishes between sacred and secular, light and darkness, Israel and other peoples, the seventh day and the six days of labor. Praised are you, Adonai, who distinguishes between sacred and secular." Pass the wine around for everyone to sip. As the following passage is said, extinguish the candle in the remaining wine. "Hamavdil bein kodesh l'chol, chatoteinu hu yimchol, zarenu v'chaspeinu yarbeh kachol, v'chakochavim balaila. "May the One who separates the sacred and profane forgive our sins and make us as secure and as numerous as grains of sand and the stars at night." J. Correspondent Also On J. When God says no, is it ever a good thing Pinchas: Honoring our grief without obsessing over loss Calendar Mezuzot on doorposts proclaim compliance with our heritage Calendar Women find fulfillment in developing own Jewish rituals Subscribe to our Newsletter Enter Email Sign Up