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A Kabbalistic Understanding of Candlelighting
By Asher Crispe
| It is in the power of women to ignite the souls of all human beings—to be the catalyst for their emerging out of spiritual dormancy and to become beautiful expressive flames that rises upwards toward their Creator.
8 Comments Posted
It is so refreshing to see such high quality and literary writing on this site. One often thinks of women's commandments as superficial and lacking real meaning or purpose. After reading such a piece, I am that much more inspired to learn more and to open myself up to the possibiltiy that perhaps Judaism can truly offer me the intellectual and spiritual excitement that I have been seeking.
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Thank you for such a well articulated and thought provoking piece. Hope to see more articles of this quality.
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Just wanted to let you know that I heard you give the most incredible lecture last year in Florida, and it literally changed my life and my connection to my Judaism.
Your writing is as powerful as your speaking. Thank you.
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The importance of lighting candles
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We have the power to "make or break" our man. May we all realize the responsibility and the immense conseqences that go with it. The future of Humanity lay in our hands, our wombs, our Souls. May we be worthy of it.
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I am a lover of the Jewish people a grafted in christian who loves you dearly I found such profound instruction and beauty in your article,with knowledge beyond what I knew before. I praise Him more because I see more deeply into the heart of the scriptures. I love this site.
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Such depth in one mitzvah! That's a loaded article, I have to read it again. This is brutal to my paradigm, not that it hurts on the contrary I needed that. It's a lot to download, I'm not sure my screening and security system won't flip and flop. Nevertheless this Friday my daughters will learn how to light and Bless the Shabbat Candles. I'll fkeep it simple.
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It is one of the most beautiful, intimate acts I have with G-d. Lighting candles at Sunset reminds me of my worth in a world with men and women who minimize everything I do and am. All week end I am reminded, G-d is near and yes, in this instance G-d is my beloved and I am His. It's much like the vision of Mr. Darcy crossing the moors to find Elizabeth to make all things right for her.In calm and tranquil moments when I am "alone", I feel His presence.
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