This short post explores the Halachic (Jewish law) and Kabbalistic (Jewish mysticism) explanations as to why those lighting the Shabbat evening
The following article describes the practice of giving tzedakah (charity) before lighting the Shabbat evening candles, along with an explanation
The following excerpt is a translation and explanation of a Hasidic text relating to Shabbat candle lighting, from The Sabbath Soul: Mystical
The following article addresses whether the tradition of women lighting Shabbat candles is empowering or restricting. The anonymous author explores the
This 3:39 minute long video presents David Asher Brook’s award winning artistic representation of the mystical Ana B’Koach prayer. The artist
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