“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 ...

(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.

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 ...

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 ...

was an act of profound Jewish faith. I struggled: Should I rush back to prepare for services, or drop by another home to light Shabbat candles with a family who had just returned after an evacuation?

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 ...