candle lighting | einprat

In this poem, the modern Hebrew poet, Zelda, describes the meaning of Shabbat candles. Her

This excerpt notes the universally recognized power of fire, as well as its particular significance

This short English prayer is recited by a mother prior to blessing the candles on

This piece provides a mystical explanation of the Shabbat candle lighting ritual, applying ancient Kabbalistic

In this piece, the author describes Shabbat as a holistic experience, beginning with the lighting

In this article, actor and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik shares her personal experiences of motherhood and

This video is the opening scene of Steven Spielberg's much hailed film, "Schindler's List." Shabbat

This sweet video presents Kindergarten and Second Grade students from Temple Isaiah of Lafayette, California singing the blessing over

This video is a clip from the 1971 film, Fiddler on the Roof, where Tevye