Comments on: Hilchos Uminhagei Yom Kippur

By: truthsharer

truthsharer — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 06:33:38 +0000

Using besamim even motzai Shabbos is a machlokes with the Shulchan Aruch stating not to. From what I can see, it’s only a fairly “modern” thing to use besamim, mostly from the early acharonim. (from what I saw.)
Also, on Motzai Shabbos, if you don’t have a pre-existing flame then you can use a flame like a regular havdalah.

By: Dave Hirsch

Dave Hirsch — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:48:46 +0000

lazerc, I had the same response as you. This year, one should make a Bracha on Besomim. He was probably referring to the regular Yom Kippur Havdala.

The fact stating that one can make Aish on a light is far from simple. Although R’ Chaim Ozer says it is ‘Maavir’, most Achronim say it should be done without a Bracha.

By: Moshe12

Moshe12 — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:38:47 +0000

The minhag IS to use besamim on Motzai Yom Kippur that is also Motzai Shabbos as it is this year. Also, on Motzai Shabbos its ok to not use a flame from before Yom Kippur (Ner Shesavas), but the minhag is to have one anyway.

By: H H

H H — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:47:58 +0000

What does one do for a Shulem Zocher tonight?
Thank u.

By: mamashtakah

mamashtakah — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:23:19 +0000

I’m surprised he didn’t mention anything about necessary medications. Several shule newsletters that I’ve seen have stressed that those taking heart, blood pressure, diabetic, and psychiatric medications should not stop taking them on Yom Kippur. (Of course, these people should take the medications with both medical and halachig guidance).

By: lazerc

lazerc — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:30:22 +0000

HE says:
“On Motzai Yom-Kippur we make Havdala on a cup of wine (or grape juice, beer etc.), and we make a bracha of Aish. We do not use Besamim.”
why do we not use besamim motzai Yom Kippur? Isn’t it the same as Shabbos?