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In this short post, former American Senator Joe Lieberman describes the candle lighting experience in his own home, including several

This interview describes how watching his mother light Shabbat candles was a formative spiritual experience for Reb Zalman Schacther Shalomi,

This resource, helpful for educators and those with background in reading Jewish texts, is both an educational worksheet and a collection

In his heartfelt signature song, “V’zakeini,” Rabbi Baruch Levine puts an excerpt from the prayer commonly recited after lighting Shabbat candles

In this heartfelt song, “V’zakeini,” Avraham Fried puts an excerpt from the prayer commonly recited after lighting Shabbat candles to

In this article, Lisa Rose, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, outlines some of the health and environmental issues associated with burning candles

Inspired by both nature and Jewish mysticism, this short article explores the physical and spiritual power of light in Jewish tradition

This is a short poem written to guide a group meditation at the time of welcoming Shabbat, either before or

In this sweet, amusing video, Grover learns about Shabbat on “Shalom Sesame,” the Israeli version of the popular children’s television

This short article serves as an introduction to the basics of the candle lighting ceremony, including who lights candles, with what