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Waving the Hands Before Candle Lighting: A Kabbalistic Understanding
This short post explores the Halachic (Jewish law) and Kabbalistic (Jewish mysticism) explanations as to why
The History of Lighting the Shabbat Candles
In this excerpt from the article, "Lighting Sabbath Candles," Avi Lazerson discusses the historical and textual explanations
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 following article describes the practice of giving tzedakah (charity) before lighting the Shabbat evening
"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
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel Quotes on Shabbat Candles
These poetic quotes from Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel describe the moment when Shabbat arrives, bringing with
Candle Lighting: The Test of Time
The following excerpt from the article "Truth Stands the Test of Time" explains how the
הדלקת נרות שבת- מדריך למתחילים באנגלית (וידאו וטקסט)
בקטע זה ניתן לצפות בסרטון הדרכה בליווי מאמר באנגלית, המדגים ומעניק מידע בסיסי לגבי טקס
How to Light Shabbat Candles: Reform Tradition & Customs
This video demonstrates how to light the Shabbat candles and recite the blessing according to the
Shabbat Candles as a Revelation of the Hidden Light of Creation
The following excerpt is a translation and explanation of a Hasidic text relating to Shabbat candle