Jewish women light shabbat (shabbos) candles every Friday night. This is a very special time when we take a deep breath, pause, and truly connect with Hashem (G-d), our Creator. This mitzvah is a ...

“Lighting candles on a Friday evening is part ... Fire plays a prominent role in Jewish observance, from Shabbat candles to the annual tradition of burning leavened products on the eve of ...

Yelena Troufanov, whose son Sasha is among the hostages who are expected to be released on Saturday, voiced a special request from the Jewish ... of Israel to light Shabbat candles joyfully ...

He explains that keeping Shabbat holy is one of the Ten Commandments and part of the Jewish agreement with ... which includes the lighting of Shabbat candles, the 'kiddush' (a special ceremony ...

(JTA) — Before sundown last Friday night, as American Jews prepared to light their Shabbat candles, some also lit ... observance is playing a role in Jewish efforts for abortion rights.

He explains that keeping Shabbat holy is one of the Ten Commandments and part of the Jewish agreement with ... which includes the lighting of Shabbat candles, the 'kiddush' (a special ceremony ...

Many even look forward to lighting Shabbat candles and making Kiddush before Friday night shows. This relationship between Phish and their Jewish fans is carefully and somewhat repetitively ...

While Hanukkah is a relatively minor holiday on the Jewish calendar ... menorah each night of Hanukkah. On the Shabbat of Hanukkah, light the Hanukkah candles before the Shabbat candles ...

Jerusalem candle lighting time is 16:45 on Friday. Israel National News' North American desk will continue to keep you informed until just before candle lighting time in New York at 17:12 EST.