Havdalah Candle

These Havdalah candles are dipped with many prayers for a Free Palestine, and a belief that every human life is sacred and deserving of safety and freedom. May it be so.

The word havdalah (הַבְדָּלָה) means separation in Hebrew. It is the ritual used to conclude Shabbat (after 24 hrs of delicious rest), to separate/extract ourselves from that set aside time for paying attention to the spiritual realm, and prepare to re-enter the material world again.

Traditionally, these candles are burned horizontally, while blessings are spoken over the candle, the wine (overflowing onto the plate below), and the besamim (fragrant spices). The flame is burned over a plate, to catch the drips, and then extinguished in the wine of the kiddish cup (to be used again and again). All of this is woven together with a few songs for good measure. This deeply sensual ritual basks in a sense of abundance and a deep reverence for our own sensing bodies. In many cultures, weaving, braiding, and harmony singing, are all forms of spell-casting. May these cast sweet spells on all who commune with their light.

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For those who are in love with these candles, but do not practice Judaism, I have formed the 9-strand havdalah candles with a base that fits into a traditional candlestick so they can be burned upright, although their burn time will be shortened by this method. They will burn approx. 1hr when used in this upright position.

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These candles, like all Beheld Ritual Arts candles, are made with 100% beeswax, single-sourced from a local NC apiary, with 100% cotton wick

Dimensions - each candle is unique, but they average 10”-11” in length