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Candle Lighting Questions and Answers


		How do the Shabbat candles bring "peace" into the home?



		Why is it the woman's role to light the Shabbat candles? 4 Comments



		Why do we contribute money to charity before lighting candles?



		Why do we cover our eyes when reciting the blessing on the Shabbat candles? 4 Comments



		Why is it customary to light at least two candles? 3 Comments



		Is any candle kosher for Shabbat candle-lighting? By Naftali Silberberg 2 Comments



		Does a single man light Shabbat candles? By Naftali Silberberg 4 Comments



		Are lighting candles the only way one can fulfill the mitzvah of Shabbat light? 1 Comment



		If I came home late and it is after sunset, should I light the Shabbat candles then? 7 Comments



		Why do women wave their hands over the Shabbat candles? By Malkie Janowski 6 Comments



		Is it forbidden to do "work" after Shabbat candle lighting time? By Naftali Silberberg 1 Comment



		Are your candle-lighting times for Palm Springs, CA, correct? By Moshe Berghoff 3 Comments



		Where does the Torah say to light Shabbat candles? By Tzvi Freeman 30 Comments



		Is the blessing recited before performing a mitzvah or afterwards? By Baruch S. Davidson 2 Comments



		Do Young Girls Light Shabbat and Holiday Candles? By Chana Raizel Zaklikowski The rabbi in my synagogue tells me that my daughter should begin lighting Shabbat candles. My very traditional grandmother disagrees. Can you please enlighten me? 8 Comments


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