Ask the Rabbi
- Shabbat and Holidays
- Shabbat
- Havdalah
Question
Can I use an Havdallah candle to light a Melave Malka candle?
Answer
Yes, the Havdallah candle is not like a Channuka candle which is for a Mitzvah. The Havdalah candle simply indicates that using fire is now permitted and we bless Hashem for this gift.
Benching on wine before havdalah
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Av 3, 5780

Havdallah before Ma’ariv
Various Rabbis | 16 Elul 5767

Wearing a blanket during havdalah
Rabbi David Sperling | Cheshvan 25, 5782




