Havdalah Candles

Why do we light a candle on Motzei Shabbos

• To remind us of the fire that Adam Harishon lit

• To show that we can now use fire again

• To revive our soul after the departure of the Shabbos queen

• Because fire is fun

If you don't have access to a candle/matches, do you have to go out and buy one?

• Yes

• No

• If there is a shop within 18 minutes

• If your neighbour has one you have to ask them

The havdalah candle should be an "Avukah", what is this?

• A candle with many wicks

• A fat candle

• A beautiful candle

• The "putrid" candle

What is 2nd best if you don't have a havdalah candle?

• Light two tea-lights and join their flames together

• Light two candles and bring them close

• One candle by itself is enough.

• Trick question! You have to use a havdalah candle.

Why do we use a wax candle?

• Kabbalistic reasons

• So it burns well

• No-one knows, it's just the custom

• Because Adam used wax to light his flame

Which kind of electric lights can be used for Havdalah in a case of great need?

• Filament bulb

• LED

• Fluorescent

• Neon

On Shabbos your cleaner came in and lit the flame before she left to help you out, can you use it?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

• Why not

Can you use a candle lit in shul for kavod?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Why not

Can you use a yahrzeit candle for the candle for havdalah?

• Yes

• No

• It depends if it was for the purpose of lighting the house

• Generally not, but in times of great need it's okay.

Can you make a beracha on a gas stove as a havdalah candle?

• Only if it was lit for this purpose

• No

• Generally not but in a time of need (e.g. Yom Tov) one could

• Yes