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Produced by Laizer Batt, Chabad Video Presentations |
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Lighting a Shabbat candle is an essential part of Shabbat, because Shabbat is a day of delight, and nobody enjoys sitting in the dark! Since you can't light a fire on Shabbat, the woman of the house would always light the lamp before Shabbat began. In later times, the rabbis made this a formal obligation, quite likely so that people would not try to skimp on oil and say they were enjoying Shabbat when they weren't.
That's the story in a nutshell. A longer response is in the works and will be posted soon, G_d willing, on this site. Stay tuned.
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I would like to know where does Torah specifies to light candles on Shabbat. Thank You and Shalom.
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Lighting Shabbat candles is one of the seven rabbinic commandments.
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The Shabbat Candles
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Each Friday, 18 minutes before sunset, everything stops and we usher in the Shabbat with the lighting of the candles. Rebbetzin Rivkah Denburg of Boca Raton shares some personal thoughts on the meaning of lighting the Shabbat candles (1:14) | |
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Creating A Home for the First Sefer Torah in the State of Florida
The historical completion of the first sefer Torah ever written -- in its entirety -- in the state of Florida ...with a personal statement from Governor Jeb Bush of Florida
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Insights into Wine at Jewish Rituals
A fun exploration of the uses of wine at Jewish rituals including Shabbat, festivals, weddings and more. Lchaim!
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| A virtual tour across five continents
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| A Short Animated Film
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In light of the Rebbe’s teachings.
The Jewish Woman has a unique mission specific to her special qualities and sensitivities. The very future of the Jewish people depends on her success.
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Video Intro
Where do I begin? Pick a mitzvah, any mitzvah... Here are ten suggested mitzvahs - ten ways to infuse higher meaning into your life and connect to your source and your people
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A Day of Rest & Rejuvenation
See, hear, understand and taste the Shabbat experience. The presentation places one in a Shabbat wonderland, and shows how this is attainable for everyone. This video includes interviews with various Jewish personalities. A must for anyone venturing on to take the first steps towards Shabbat observance.
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The Torah... A Mitzvah that Unifies and Informs
G-d, who formed and created man and all that exists, shares His wisdom, understanding and knowledge with us through the Torah, enabling us to maximize our potential and fulfill our life's purpose.
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| A "60 Minute" style documentary on kosher dietary laws and its impact on both body and soul
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