#280: Havdallah Candle

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Strad

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p.1 #1 · #280: Havdallah Candle

In the Jewish tradition, the demarcation between the Sabbath and ther other six days of the week is marked by a little ceremony called Havdallah, which in Hebrew literally means "separation". On Saturday night, one hour after dark has fully fallen, tthis special braided candle is lit which symbolizs how we are all interconnected in our lives. Special blessings are said over wine (symbolizing joy), fragrant spices (symbolizing the lingering sweetness of the passing Sabbath) and as one looks at at one's fingers silhouetted in the light of the candle (symbolizing the seperation between light and darkness). Finally, the candle is extinguished into the wine and as it sizzles out, accompanied by the singing of fun but liturgical songs, the regular work week is welcomed back. It is a lovely little ritual and kids and adults all love it.

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Feb 05, 2008 at 06:30 PM

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p.1 #2 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Thanks for the BG info. I know about the Sabbath (being Christian) but I didn't know about Havdallah. Very cool.
Great entry!
~ Carrol

Feb 05, 2008 at 07:48 PM

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p.1 #3 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Great exposre and composition Endre....I like it alot
Peter

Feb 05, 2008 at 08:09 PM

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p.1 #4 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Hi Endre,

A very beautiful shot and I appreciate the explanation. I really like the glow you have captured around the flame. Good luck this week.

Steve S.

Feb 05, 2008 at 08:29 PM

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p.1 #5 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Thanks for the fast response, Carrol. I'm so gld you like my photo and the little bit of explanation I added.

All the best,

Endre

Carrol wrote:
Thanks for the BG info. I know about the Sabbath (being Christian) but I didn't know about Havdallah. Very cool.
Great entry!
~ Carrol

Feb 06, 2008 at 12:22 AM

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p.1 #6 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Thanks so much, Peter, my friend! I'm delighted that you like it. I had my kids helping me set this up and cosequently I had about 5 minutes to do the whole thing so I couldn't do much more than set up the camera and take the three shots I did before they were impatient to do something else.

Fond regards,

Endre

PeterBlackwood wrote:
Great exposre and composition Endre....I like it alot
Peter

Feb 06, 2008 at 12:25 AM

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p.1 #7 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Thank you, Steve. I always appreciate your kind comments on my photos. I'm so glad you like this and the explanatin I provided.

All best wishes,

Endre

Steve Spencer wrote:
Hi Endre,

A very beautiful shot and I appreciate the explanation. I really like the glow you have captured around the flame. Good luck this week.

Steve S.

Feb 06, 2008 at 12:26 AM

Steven Roberts 1-time assignment winner

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p.1 #8 · #280: Havdallah Candle

once again, very unique and nicely done. I love the detail of the candle not to mention "where did you find such a candle"? Nicely done

Steve R.

Feb 06, 2008 at 03:10 AM

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p.1 #9 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Beautiful image Endre, you've done it again!
I too appreciate the explanation, very interesting.

Jason

Feb 06, 2008 at 06:58 AM

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p.1 #10 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Thanks, Steve, my friend! I so appreciate your warm and supportive comments on my shots and am glad you like this. Those candles are quite readily available at any shop that is devoted to selling "Judaica". We have at least a dozen or more here in LA. I'm sure they can also be purchased online. Some of them are much more elaborate. This one is about 1 1/2 feet long but they also come in much bigger sizes, too.

All best wishes,

Endre

Steven Roberts wrote:
once again, very unique and nicely done. I love the detail of the candle not to mention "where did you find such a candle"? Nicely done

Steve R.

Feb 06, 2008 at 08:40 AM

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p.1 #11 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Thaks so much, Jason! As always, I'm delighted to read your kind comments on my photos. Whenever I take a shoto fo something unusual, i also enjoy putting up an explanation. Glad you liked that.

All best wishes,

Endre

Jazno wrote:
Beautiful image Endre, you've done it again!
I too appreciate the explanation, very interesting.

Jason

Feb 06, 2008 at 08:42 AM

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p.1 #12 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Love the little bit of blue at the bottom of the flame. Nice shot.

Adam

Feb 06, 2008 at 08:56 AM

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p.1 #13 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Thanks for the comment, Adam. I appreciate hearing from you. That little bit of blue was my favorite part, too!

All the best,

Endre

Adam Woodyatt wrote:
Love the little bit of blue at the bottom of the flame. Nice shot.

Adam

Feb 06, 2008 at 09:34 AM

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p.1 #14 · #280: Havdallah Candle

I really like the texture of the candle itself. Your images are always ultra-sharp. The slightly offset composition and the large flame really make this interesting. The small drip of wax leaves me anticipating its drop. Well done.

Feb 06, 2008 at 03:31 PM

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p.1 #15 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Thank you so much, Louis. I'm so glad you find it interesting and I appreciate your clear analysis of what it is you like about it.

All best wishes,

Endre

Louis Simpson wrote:
I really like the texture of the candle itself. Your images are always ultra-sharp. The slightly offset composition and the large flame really make this interesting. The small drip of wax leaves me anticipating its drop. Well done.

Feb 06, 2008 at 04:12 PM

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p.1 #16 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Thanks for the education, sad to see a beautiful candle like this melt away

Feb 06, 2008 at 06:13 PM

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p.1 #17 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Hi Strad, thanks for sharing the background of this tradition. I had no idea! Best of luck this week in the finals.

Dan

Feb 07, 2008 at 02:32 AM

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p.1 #18 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Thanks, jouko! So glad you like it. No big deal about the candle, though, as it's easy to get another one.

All the best,

Endre

ruuskan wrote:
Thanks for the education, sad to see a beautiful candle like this melt away

Feb 07, 2008 at 07:51 AM

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p.1 #19 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Thanks for the comment, Dan. I'm happy you like it. It doesn't look like this one will finish anywhere near the top in the voting but I'm always grateful to get my photos picked for the finals.

All best wishes,

Endre

Dan Olmstead wrote:
Hi Strad, thanks for sharing the background of this tradition. I had no idea! Best of luck this week in the finals.

Dan

Feb 07, 2008 at 07:53 AM

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p.1 #20 · #280: Havdallah Candle

I love the longer exposure effect. The flame coming off the candel is beautiful. A very elegant shot.

Great entry,
Chad

Feb 07, 2008 at 08:52 AM

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p.1 #21 · #280: Havdallah Candle

Thanks, Chad! I'm so glad you like it and you get the duck falling from the ceiling by using my favorite word to describe what I try to achieve - "elegant".

You're up late - like I am.

All best wishes,

Endre

Chad Schulz wrote:
I love the longer exposure effect. The flame coming off the candel is beautiful. A very elegant shot.

Great entry,
Chad

Feb 07, 2008 at 09:47 AM


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