“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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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?