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Sacred Ritual: Lighting Shabbat Candles

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

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

"If I Let It" – Poem Preceding Shabbat Candle Lighting

"If I Let It" – Poem Preceding Shabbat Candle Lighting

This short poem by Trisha Arlin provides a “kavanah,” – a direction in which to focus

Post-Candle Lighting "Tkhine": An 18th Century Prayer

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

Kindling the Lights of Peace: A Meditation for Shabbat Candle Lighting

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

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