Havdalahs

/hɑvˈdɑləz/ noun

Definition

Plural of havdalah; multiple Havdalah ceremonies or instances of the Sabbath-ending ritual.

Etymology

Simple plural of havdalah formed by adding the English -s suffix to the Hebrew word, showing how English integrates borrowed religious terms.

Kelly Says

When people discuss different family traditions for havdalahs, you hear about regional variations and creative interpretations of the spices used—it's a ritual with flexibility!

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