ארכיון של 2017
Chabad: How and Why We Light the Shabbat Candles
In this 18 min. lecture, Rabbi Yosef Shusterman, renowned Chabad rabbi and authority on Jewish
Bella Chagall’s "Burning Lights:" A Recollection
In this excerpt from the book "Burning Lights: A Unique Double Portrait of Russia," Bella
How to Light Shabbat Candles: Bringing Light to your Family
This video, by Rabbi Janet Ross Marder, describes how to light the Shabbat evening candles,
"Blessed is the Match": A Poem by Hannah Senesh
The following poem, "Blessed is the Match" by Hannah Senesh, describes the human soul as analogous
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel Quotes on Shabbat Candles
These poetic quotes from Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel describe the moment when Shabbat arrives, bringing with
Candle Lighting: The Test of Time
The following excerpt from the article "Truth Stands the Test of Time" explains how the
How to Light Shabbat Candles: Reform Tradition & Customs
This video demonstrates how to light the Shabbat candles and recite the blessing according to the
Shabbat Candles as a Revelation of the Hidden Light of Creation
The following excerpt is a translation and explanation of a Hasidic text relating to Shabbat candle
Candle Lighting: A Blessing or a Curse to Women?
In the following excerpt from Wendy I. Zierler’s article, "Shedding Feminist Light on the Sabbath
Shabbat Candle Lighting: Empowering or Restricting to Women?
The following article addresses whether the tradition of women lighting Shabbat candles is empowering or restricting.