Dear Friend,

The devastating news of the murder of the six hostages has broken our hearts. For many of us, it has resurfaced the pain of October 7th, and the world feels a bit darker.

When the world gets darker, it’s our mission to bring more light.

Tomorrow is Friday, and on Friday afternoon, Jewish women and girls light the Shabbat candles. Let’s join together to ensure that this Friday—and every Friday from now on—we increase that light.

(Click here to look up the exact time to light for your city.)

Do you know a Jewish woman or girl who doesn’t yet light? Please reach out to her. Explain that the world needs her light now more than ever.

And if you, or someone you know, already light Shabbat candles, let’s add to that light. The Rebbe often encouraged placing a coin in the charity box before candle lighting.

The time of lighting is a moment of prayer. Let’s pray for the Goldberg-Polin, Yerushalmi, Danino, Lobanov, Gat and Sarusi families; Let’s pray for the hostages still in Gaza, for our brothers and sisters in Israel and around the world, for peace, and for the coming of Moshiach, which we so urgently need.

Thank you for doing your part to bring more light into the world.

With gratitude,

Chabad.org

P.S. Here are some helpful links:

How to light Shabbat candles: video and text guide

Candle lighting times around the world: enter your location

Free candle lighting times app for Android and iPhone