Pesachim

so must one interrupt it for habdalah.1 Now what does ‘one must interrupt’ mean: surely by removing the table?2 — No: by [spreading] a cloth. Rabbah b. R. Huna visited the Resh Galutha.3 When a tray [with food] was placed before him, he spread a cloth and sanctified [the day].4 It was taught likewise: And they both agree that5 one must not bring the table6 unless one has recited kiddush;7 but if it was brought, a cloth is spread [over it]8 and kiddush is recited.9 One [Baraitha] taught: Both10 agree that one must not commence;11 while another taught: And both agree that one may commence. As to what was taught, ‘and both agree that one must not commence, it is well: that holds good on the eve of Passover.12 But as to the statement, ‘And both agree that one may commence,’ when [is that]? If we say, on the eve of the Sabbath, — but surely they differ? — There is no difficulty: here it means before nine [hours]; there, after nine [hours]. 13 As for people who have sanctified [the day] in the synagogue,14 Rab said: They have not done their duty in respect of wine,15 but they have done their duty in respect of kiddush.16 But Samuel maintained: Rashbam): though’ they differ as to whether the meal must be interrupted, they agree where it has not yet begun. finished. kiddush. and also in respect of interrupting a meal at nightfall, if it was begun well before minhah. synagogue, over which a benediction had been recited, that does not exempt them, at home, for the change of place breaks the continuity and renders this drinking a new act.