a ceremony of the Jews observed on the evening of the sabbath when every one of the fa- mily is come home. At that time they light a taper or lamp, with two wicks at least. The master of the family then takes a cup, with some wine, mixed with fragrant spices, and having repeated a passage or two of Scripture, as for example, "I will take the cup of salvation," &c. Psa. cvi. and "The Jews had light and gladness," &c. Eth. viii. he blesses the wine and spices. Afterwards he blesses the light of the fire; and then cauts his eyes on his hands and nails, as remembering that he is going to work. The whole is intended to signify, that the sabbath is over, and is from that moment divided from the day of labour which follows. For this reason the ceremony is called Habdala, which signifies "distinction." After the ceremony is over, and the company breaks up, they wish one another, not "a good night," but "a good week."