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This less than 5 minute long animated video introduces the basic Shabbat rituals performed on Friday night, including the candle lighting ceremony,

This article discusses the strong feminine aspect of the candle lighting ritual, including how various traditions which have been handed down

This blog post by Rabbi Adam Feldman explores the dual language of “shamor” and “zachor” used in the Torah to

In this blog post, Ellie Krupnick shares her personal journey of coming to appreciate the refuge from technology and work offered

In this article, Rabbi Dov Gartenberg shares his thoughts and halachic insights about Shabbat observance when living in Alaska, where

Referencing Jewish thinkers Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and Blu Greenberg, this article describes lighting the Shabbat candles as a transformative

This short English prayer is recited by a mother prior to blessing the candles on the Shabbat celebrating her son/daughter’s

In this poem, the modern Hebrew poet, Zelda, describes the meaning of Shabbat candles. Her understanding of the Shabbat candles

This article provides a concise overview of the ritual of lighting Shabbat candles in the home on Friday night, including

This piece provides a mystical explanation of the Shabbat candle lighting ritual, applying ancient Kabbalistic concepts in a way that