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Candle used for the Havdalah Jewish religious ceremony

Title

Year/Period

Mid 20th century

Region

Singapore

Dimension

Object size: H:29 x W:4 x D:1.5 cm

Accession No.

2008-05993

Collection of

National Museum of Singapore

Havdalah is a Jewish religious ceremony that marks the end of the Sabbath. The ceremony involves the use of the Havdalah candle, kosher wine or grape juice, and fragrant spices. The braiding of the candle represents the unity found at the end of the Sabbath.