Ask the Rabbi

  • Shabbat and Holidays
  • Chol Hamoed

Havdala on Chol Hamoed

undefined

Rabbi Chaim Tabasky

1 Iyyar 5766
Question
I heard that Besamim is NOT used for Havdala on Motzei Shabat Chol Hamoed, is this true?
Answer
Both opinions are mentioned. I personally use besamim. On Motzei Shabbat which is yom tov, no besamim are used since the bessamim "revive " us from the shock of losing our elevated status (neshama yetara), but the joy of yom tov makes this unnecessary. Chol Hamoed also has joy, but not to the same degree.
את המידע הדפסתי באמצעות אתר yeshiva.org.il