shabbat
The Sabbath as a Journey Through the Worlds
In this piece, the author describes Shabbat as a holistic experience, beginning with the lighting of the Shabbat candles. She
Mayim Bialik: How Many Shabbat Candles Does a Divorced Woman Light?
In this article, actor and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik shares her personal experiences of motherhood and divorce in relation to lighting
Schindler’s List: The Vanishing Shabbat Light
This video is the opening scene of Steven Spielberg’s much hailed film, “Schindler’s List.” Shabbat candles are lit in the
Shabbat Candle Lighting: A Children’s Sing Along
This sweet video presents Kindergarten and Second Grade students from Temple Isaiah of Lafayette, California singing the blessing over the candles, as the transliterated
Shlomo Carlebach: The Shabbat Candles Story
In this 12 minute long audio recording, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach tells an inspirational story, centered on the Shabbat candles. A narrative
Fiddler on the Roof: A Sabbath Prayer
This video is a clip from the 1971 film, Fiddler on the Roof, where Tevye and his family gather to