The Times of Israel

Special Prayer for Shabbat Candle Lighting, Parashat Bereishit, 5784

The Earth was a vacant abyss, with darkness on the surface of the watery depths, and a great wind blowing on the surface of the water. – Genesis 1:2 As we enter the first Shabbat of the year, and we ...
The Times of Israel

Shabbat Candles

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The Jerusalem Post Blogs

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Shabbat times for your area.Jerusalem Post / Judaism Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US See Shabbat times for your area. Shabbat candles (photo credit: ING IMAGE/ASAP) By JERUSALEM ...
Jewish Journal

Chief Rabbi of South Africa – Founder of the Shabbat Project – Launches Global Candlelighting Campaign to Bring in Light During First Shabbat Following Attacks

As the horror of last weekend’s attacks in Israel continue to unfold, Jewish communities around the world are rallying around the first Shabbat at war to show solidarity and support. “This is a ...
The Forward

How Two Small Flames Restored One Woman’s Secret Jewish Past

Shabbat, as well as many Jewish holidays, begins with the lighting of candles. The candles are traditionally lit in the home at least 18 minutes before sunset. The lighting marks the beginning of a ...
The Jerusalem Post Blogs

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Shabbat times for your area.Jerusalem Post / Judaism Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US See Shabbat times for your area. Shabbat candles (photo credit: ING IMAGE/ASAP) By JERUSALEM ...