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Sacred Ritual: Lighting Shabbat Candles
This short article serves as an introduction to the basics of the candle lighting ceremony, including
A Shabbat Eve Meditation: Breathing Exercises around Shabbat Candle Lighting
This is a short poem written to guide a group meditation at the time of
Post-Candle Lighting "Tkhine": An 18th Century Prayer
This short “tkhine” (supplication) is a para-liturgical prayer that is meant to be recited by women
"If I Let It" – Poem Preceding Shabbat Candle Lighting
This short poem by Trisha Arlin provides a “kavanah,” – a direction in which to focus
Kindling the Lights of Peace: A Meditation for Shabbat Candle Lighting
In this article, Rabbi Leah Doberne-Schor encourages readers to pray for peace when lighting the
Mother's Prayer for Bar/Bat Mitzvah Upon Lighting Shabbat Candles
This short English prayer is recited by a mother prior to blessing the candles on