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This short poem, written by two women – a Jewish rabbi and Muslim sheikha – calls on readers to light a candle in

This article contains clear and detailed answers, according to an Orthodox Jewish perspective, to a number of frequently asked questions

These poetic quotes from Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel describe the moment when Shabbat arrives, bringing with it an atmosphere of light, peace,

This video describes how to light the Friday evening Shabbat candles according to the Orthodox Ashkenazi tradition. In addition to the recitation

The following excerpt from the article “Truth Stands the Test of Time” explains how the Shabbat candles are symbolic of

In this video, Alexander Goldscheider, a Jewish Czech-born composer, performs a unique musical rendition of the blessing over the Shabbat candles.

The following excerpt is a translation and explanation of a Hasidic text relating to Shabbat candle lighting, from The Sabbath Soul: Mystical

This article explains how lighting Shabbat candles brings peace and harmony into the home, both practically and symbolically, and why this

In the following excerpt from Wendy I. Zierler’s article, “Shedding Feminist Light on the Sabbath Candles,” Zierler explores the possibility

The following ‘how to’ video provides step-by-step instructions on how to light the Friday night Shabbat candles according to the Orthodox