This short article offers a brief introduction to the structure and customs of the blessing over the children, traditionally recited
In this Hebrew clip (at 1:00), Inbar Tabiv demonstrates how to light the Shabbat candles, first reciting the blessing and
This short article offers a brief introduction to the blessing over the bread, including an explanation of the purpose of
In this video, Billy Kaplan offers a unique rendition of the blessing over the Shabbat candles (starting at 1:05), including
This post explains the halachic reasoning behind the popular custom of covering one’s eyes while reciting the blessing after lighting
This lengthy, comprehensive article provides information about “LeeNer,” a product which provides a way to light electric candles for Shabbat in
The following article briefly explains the basic structure of the candle lighting ceremony and some related customs, including the text
This short video, narrated by Former Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, provides an introduction to the Friday night Kiddush, as well as
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