The following video from Jewish Online Guides, an educational initiative by The United Synagogue, explores the lighting of the Shabbat
The following article describes the practice of giving tzedakah (charity) before lighting the Shabbat evening candles, along with an explanation
The following poem, “Blessed is the Match” by Hannah Senesh, describes the human soul as analogous to a match that is
This video demonstrates how to light the Shabbat candles and recite the blessing according to the Reform tradition. In the first
These poetic quotes from Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel describe the moment when Shabbat arrives, bringing with it an atmosphere of light, peace,
The following excerpt from the article “Truth Stands the Test of Time” explains how the Shabbat candles are symbolic of
The following excerpt is a translation and explanation of a Hasidic text relating to Shabbat candle lighting, from The Sabbath Soul: Mystical
This video describes how to light the Friday evening Shabbat candles according to the Orthodox Ashkenazi tradition. In addition to the recitation
In this video, Alexander Goldscheider, a Jewish Czech-born composer, performs a unique musical rendition of the blessing over the Shabbat candles.
This introductory video provides a step-by-step explanation on how to light the Shabbat evening candles according to Asheknazic tradition, using captions, pictures,
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