A woman who has given birth and has no one to perform Havdalah for her
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Question
A woman gave birth on Shabbat, and there is no one to perform Havdalah for her at the end of Shabbat. Her husband can come the next day to perform Havdalah for her. Is she allowed to eat before Havdalah?
Answer
She is allowed to eat before Havdalah, and her husband will perform Havdalah for her the next day.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Siman 296, Se'if 3) and Mishnah Berurah (Siman 296, Se'if Katan 21).
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