Why do havdalah candles have multiple wicks?

by Rabbi Simcha Bart

Library » Shabbat » Havdallah | Subscribe | What is RSS? PRINT EMAIL COMMENT The blessing we recite on the candle is addressed to “He who creates the illuminations of fire.” We, therefore, light multiple sources of illumination – i.e. a torch-like candle which contains at least two wicks. [If one does not have a specially manufactured Havdalah candle, any two flames can be joined for the purposes of this blessing.] Click here to learn why the blessing is recited in plural form, necessitating a multiple wick. ADD A COMMENT Please email me when new comments are posted (you must be  logged in). Email to a friend Post a comment cancel Loading...