candles
Switching On Shabbat: Temples in Time
Referencing Jewish thinkers Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and Blu Greenberg, this article describes lighting the Shabbat candles as a transformative
Zelda: To Light Candles in All the Worlds
In this poem, the modern Hebrew poet, Zelda, describes the meaning of Shabbat candles. Her understanding of the Shabbat candles
How to Light Shabbat Candles: Conservative Tradition
This article provides a concise overview of the ritual of lighting Shabbat candles in the home on Friday night, including
The Significance of Fire in Judaism
This excerpt notes the universally recognized power of fire, as well as its particular significance in Jewish ritual, such as
Candle Lighting as a Spiritual Union
This piece provides a mystical explanation of the Shabbat candle lighting ritual, applying ancient Kabbalistic concepts in a way that
The Sabbath as a Journey Through the Worlds
In this piece, the author describes Shabbat as a holistic experience, beginning with the lighting of the Shabbat candles. She
Mayim Bialik: How Many Shabbat Candles Does a Divorced Woman Light?
In this article, actor and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik shares her personal experiences of motherhood and divorce in relation to lighting
Schindler’s List: The Vanishing Shabbat Light
This video is the opening scene of Steven Spielberg’s much hailed film, “Schindler’s List.” Shabbat candles are lit in the
Shabbat Candle Lighting: A Children’s Sing Along
This sweet video presents Kindergarten and Second Grade students from Temple Isaiah of Lafayette, California singing the blessing over the candles, as the transliterated
Shlomo Carlebach: The Shabbat Candles Story
In this 12 minute long audio recording, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach tells an inspirational story, centered on the Shabbat candles. A narrative