The service starts with the lighting of the candle. means separation. It is the The first act of creation was the creation of ceremony which separates from light. As we begin a new week of creation, ברכת הבדלה (BIR’CHOT HAVDALAH (Debbie Friedman the rest of the week. During the service, we do so by creating light for our selves. Just as fire can be used for productive or all five senses are stimulated creating a destructive means, we hope that we will Am F spiritual and climatic finale to the Sab- CHORUS: Ya la la la la la la, la la la la la la la ) choose to use creation only for good in the bath, and setting the tone for a peaceful Dm Em Am Em Am ) x2 coming week. week ahead. As we say the Havdalah Ya la la la la la la, la la la la la la la ) prayers and embrace the coming week, we think back over the last 24 hours of The cup of wine brings us the sense of taste and represents overflowing joy. May we feel The Rabbis tell us: As night descended at sweetness, peace and happiness in the week to come. Shabbat and consider what has made them special. Whether they were spent the closing of the world’s first Shabbat, with friends or family, or alone in reflec- Adam and Eve were afraid and wept. Then C D F G C D Esus E ברוך אתה יי אלוהינו tion, we are grateful for the chance to God showed them how to make fire, and by 1. Baruch ata Adonai eloheynu melech ha’olam Blessed are You Adonai our F G C D F Em Am מלך העולם ,rest, recuperate and refresh our minds its light and warmth to dispel the darkness God, Ruler of the universe and souls. and its terrors. Kindling light is a reminder Borei p’ri hagafen, borei p’ri hagafen (CHORUS) Creator of the fruit of the בורא פרי הגפן of our first labour on earth, a symbol of civi- lisation, and an expression of hope. Soon The smell of the spices is the extra soul we have felt within us during this . As its this candle too will be extinguished, but the smell lingers, it revives our senses, reminding us that another Shabbat is only six days away. memory of its brightness will endure.

ברוך אתה יי אלהינו Baruch ata Adonai eloheynu melech ha’olam Blessed are You Adonai our .2 אליהו הנביא ELIYAHU HA’NAVI מלך העולם ,God, Ruler of the universe the prophet, Elijah Creator of all the spices. בורא מיני בשמים (Borei JUDAISMminey b’samim, borei miney b’samim (CHORUS אליהו הנביא אליהו ,Am E7 Am E7 the Tishbite, Elijah The Havdalah candle evokes the senses of sight; through watching its dancing flame, and התשבי Eliyahu ha’navi, eliyahu ha’tishbi Elijah, Elijah the touch; from the feel of its heat. As we bless the candle it is customary to extend your hands אליהו אליהו אליהו G7 C Dm Am E7 Am Gileadite Eliyahu, eliyahu, eliyahu ha’giladi .towards it to feel its warmth and appreciate its beauty הגלעדי

3. Baruch ata Adonai eloheynu melech ha’olam ברוך אתה יי אלהינו Blessed are You Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, מלך העולם SHAVUA TOV SONG (Jeff Klepper & Susan Sha-vu-a Tov! (Hebrew) Borei m’orei ha-eish, borei m’orei ha-eish (CHORUS) Creator of the light of fire. בורא מאורי האש (Nanus A D C Have a good week! (English, obvs) Pour the wine into a saucer Shavua tov may you have a good week Gut Voch! () G D Buena Semana! (Spanish) The sun sinks, darkness comes upon us, our Shabbat ends. Do not turn from us, O God. May you find the happiness you seek Hebben een goede week! (Dutch) Remember us for life and peace, for that is to come. D C Shavua tov may your week be fine Té bona setmana! (Catalonian) ברוך אתה יי אלהינו G D Mają dobry tydzień! (Polish) 4. Baruch ata Adonai eloheynu melech ha’olam Blessed are You Adonai our God, מלך העולם (May it be as sweet as the wine Haben eine gute Woche! (German D G A7 D Hamavdil bein kodesh l’chol, hamavdil bein Ruler of the universe, Who sepa- המבדיל בין קדש לחול (Une bonne semaine! (French The twisted candle brightens our hearts rates the sacred from the profane. Har en god uge! (Danish) C G D kodesh l’chol (CHORUS) As together we watch the Sabbath depart Ha en bra vecka! (Swedish) G D A7 D Una buona settimana! (Italian) The Havdalah candle is extinguished in the saucer of wine, awakening the final sense of sound We smell the spices taste the wine and bringing our service, and Shabbat, to a close. C G D Bíodh na seachtaine go maith! (Irish) As the stars in the sky begin to shine(CHORUS) 有一个很好的一周！(Chinese) The Havdalah candle is extinguished. LIBERAL We say goodbye to a special friend Another Shabbat has come to an end Shavua tov are the words we speak Kol e-Chad O-heiv mo-tzei Shabbat! Shavua Tov. May your week be one of peace and joy! To say “may you have a happy week” (CHORUS) Everybody loves a Saturday night!