Havdalah is traditionally recited before the meal that follows the end of Yom Kippur.
Havdalah means “separation” and marks the transition from sacred time to ordinary time. It is best known as the ceremony ending Shabbat, but it is also recited at the conclusion of Yom Kippur and other major Jewish festivals. After the final Yom Kippur prayers, Havdalah permits the return to ordinary activities, including eating.
Yom Kippur’s version has distinctive details. Because the fast has ended, participants recite blessings over wine and separation. A candle blessing is also included; when Yom Kippur ends on a weekday, spices are generally omitted. If Yom Kippur ends on Saturday night, customs concerning the candle and blessings can vary.
Havdalah is not a prayer specifically about food. Rather, it is the ritual boundary between the holy day and the coming weekday. The post-fast meal is commonly called a break-fast.