Berachos 2b § 1
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The members of the Great Assembly
established for Israel blessings
and prayers, sanctifications and Havdalot.
Initially, they established that Havdala
is to be recited in the Amida prayer.
When the people became wealthy,
they established that Havdala is to be
recited over the cup of wine.
When the people again became poor,
they established that Havdala was
to be recited in the Amida prayer.
One who recites Havdala in the
Amida prayer must recite Havdala
over the cup of wine as well.
established for Israel blessings
and prayers, sanctifications and Havdalot.
Initially, they established that Havdala
is to be recited in the Amida prayer.
When the people became wealthy,
they established that Havdala is to be
recited over the cup of wine.
When the people again became poor,
they established that Havdala was
to be recited in the Amida prayer.
One who recites Havdala in the
Amida prayer must recite Havdala
over the cup of wine as well.