candles. shabbat

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

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

הדלקת נרות שבת- מדריך למתחילים באנגלית (וידאו וטקסט)

הדלקת נרות שבת- מדריך למתחילים באנגלית (וידאו וטקסט)

בקטע זה ניתן לצפות בסרטון הדרכה בליווי מאמר באנגלית, המדגים ומעניק מידע בסיסי לגבי טקס

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

Paul Ben-Haim’s Rendition of the Blessing Over the Shabbat Candles (Reform)

Paul Ben-Haim’s Rendition of the Blessing Over the Shabbat Candles (Reform)

This audio clip (the second track on the album, "Sacred Services from Israel"), demonstrates an operatic