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Shabbat & Holiday Candle-Lighting Information

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Blessings & Instructions for Shabbat Candles

How to Light Shabbat Candles

A step-by-step guide to performing this beautiful mitzvah, with prayers and instructions.

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What Are Shabbat and Holiday Candles?

We usher in the peace and sanctity of Shabbat by lighting candles every Friday evening.

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Your Detailed Guide to Shabbat and Holiday Candle-Lighting

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How to Light Shabbat Candles

Holiday Candle-Lighting Procedure

Candle Lighting Questions and Answers

How do the candles bring "peace"?

Why the women?

Why give charity before lighting?

Why cover the eyes?

Why Light Two (or More) Shabbat Candles?

Is any candle kosher?

Does a single man light Shabbat candles?

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Shabbat Candles

Welcome to our candle-lighting section, where you will find the details and practicalities of lighting Shabbat candles, along with the meaning, spirituality and power of doing so . . .