candle lighting

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on How and Why to Light the Candles

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on How and Why to Light the Candles

The following video from Jewish Online Guides, an educational initiative by The United Synagogue, explores

Women in Judaism: Lighting Shabbat Candles

Women in Judaism: Lighting Shabbat Candles

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

The Connection Between Giving Tzedakah and Shabbat Candle Lighting

The Connection Between Giving Tzedakah and Shabbat Candle Lighting

The following article describes the practice of giving tzedakah (charity) before lighting the Shabbat evening

Shabbat Candles Across History

Shabbat Candles Across History

The following video offers a wordless demonstration of women lighting the Shabbat candles from Canaan

Lighting Candles: A 'How-to' for Kids

Lighting Candles: A 'How-to' for Kids

This karaoke video demonstrates how to light the Shabbat candles, including subtitles in Hebrew as well

Bella Chagall’s "Burning Lights:" A Recollection

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

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

"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

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

Candle Lighting: The Test of Time

The following excerpt from the article "Truth Stands the Test of Time" explains how the