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
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
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
A Woman Before God: Candle Lighting Throughout the Generations
This article discusses the strong feminine aspect of the candle lighting ritual, including how various traditions
"Shamor" and "Zachor": Observe and Remember
This blog post by Rabbi Adam Feldman explores the dual language of "shamor" and "zachor"
Rabbi Menachem Creditor: An Original Melody for Yedid Nefesh
This 4 minute long home video presents an original tune for Yedid Nefesh, composed and
HuffPost Blog: "Going Dark" on Shabbat
In this blog post, Ellie Krupnick shares her personal journey of coming to appreciate the refuge
Candle Lighting Photography Project
In this creative project, artist Helene Fischman presents photographs of women lighting Shabbat candles. Her inspiration
Sarah’s Light: The Candles that Never Waned
This enlightening article explores the age old connection between Jewish women and Shabbat candles, explaining references