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Havdalah is a short ceremony done Saturday night after Shabbat ends, marking the end of Shabbat and the beginning of the new week. The word Havdalah means to differentiate, or to distinguish, and the purpose of Havdalah is to make a distinction between the Shabbat you just experienced and the week you are about to enter. The Havdalah ceremony includes a cup of wine, spices, and a special multi-wicked candle. It's an opportunity to internalize the joy of having experienced Shabbat, and to focus o