7: Look at the Light

The midrash tells us that Adam and Eve first discovered, benefited from, and thanked G-d for fire upon the close of the first Shabbat. For us, too, it is the first night of the week and the time for us to thank G-d for the gift of fire, without which our nights would be dark, gloomy and cold.

We use a braided candle with multiple wicks, to represent the multiple types and uses of fire that we enjoy (if you don't have a braided candle, light two candles and hold them together so that the two flames merge).

Recite the blessing. Everyone now looks at the flame and enjoys the light. It is customary to lift one's fingertips so that the flame's glow falls on them.

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe,who creates the lights of fire.