Why Braided Candle for Havdalah?
Lighting the Candle Is the First Fire of the New Week, a Sign That the Time to Begin Creating Again Has Arrived. the Braids Can Be Interpreted as the Many...
Lighting the candle is the first fire of the new week, a sign that the time to begin creating again has arrived. The braids can be interpreted as the many types of Jews in the world, unified as one people. Wine is a symbol of joy used to sanctify the moment.
Why does a Havdalah candle have 3 Wicks?
The braided Havdalah candle is truly special. It has at least three wicks and produces more light than three single candles. The three wicks symbolize the diversity of the Jewish people -woven together in unity, strength and love.
Why do Havdalah candles have two wicks?
The Candle
The Havdalah candle must have multiple wicks — or more than one candle's wick joined together —because the blessing itself is in the plural. The candle, or fire, represents the first work of the new week.
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