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Family Havdalah to be held January 26 Congregation Beth-el will be holding a Family Havdalah program, under the auspices of FX, Sat. Jan. 26, 4:30 p.m. Havdalah is the service that concludes the Sabbath, and means “separation.” The service is a brief one, using the following ritual objects that affect all of the participants senses: a special braided candle to represent the light and warmth of the Sabbath; a spice box, filled with cloves, allspice and cinnamon, to represent the sweet smells of Sabbath cooking and to imbue with a wonderful memory of the Sabbath; a cup of sacramental wine to taste the sweetness of the Sabbath; a concluding prayer to thank God for giving us the Sabbath and for distinguishing between the six ordinary days of the week and special island of time called the Sabbath. The Beth-El Youth Chorale will be participating, singing new melodies for this special service that they have learned. Havdalah will be preceded by afternoon worship where the Torah is read. It is followed by a light repast replete with singing. The brief evening service ensues, and Havdalah concludes the Sabbath. A post-Sabbath sing fest, called a Melaveh Malkah, will continue after Havdalah. The entire community is invited to join in the festive atmosphere. The cost is $2 per person.
Congregation Beth-El is an egalitarian synagogue serving all of Southeast Nassau and Southwest Suffolk counties. It is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and is located at 99 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa. For info., call 541-0740.
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