Shabbat candle lighting times listed are 18 minutes before sunset, however please allow yourself enough time to perform this time-bound mitzvah at the designated time; do not wait until the …

We usher in the peace and sanctity of Shabbat by lighting candles every Friday evening and on the eve of Jewish holidays. The candles bring peace into our homes, and add light and warmth to a world that sometimes feels dark and cold. The candles are lit eighteen minutes before sunset.

In this article, we’ll answer practical questions about candle-lighting, look at the origin of the custom and give you all the information you need (including a video tutorial) to confidently light your Shabbat candles.

From a foldable hot plate to a Shabbat light bulb, these devices help make the Sabbath easier for observant Jews.

4 days ago · Jerusalem Post Judaism Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US See Shabbat times for your area. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF MARCH 21, 2025 11:59 Shabbat candles (photo credit: ING IMAGE ...

Blessed are You, L-rd, our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and has commanded us to light the candle of Shabbat and of the Day of Remembrance. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר …

Mar 14, 2025 · Jerusalem Light Candles: 5:10 p.m. Shabbat Ends: 6:24 p.m. Tel Aviv Light Candles: 5:26 p.m.

Feb 7, 2025 · Beersheba Light Candles: 5:01 p.m. Shabbat Ends: 6:00 p.m. Eilat Light Candles: 4:53 p.m. Shabbat Ends: 6:01 p.m.

The most common custom is to light two candles, one to "remember" Shabbat and one to "guard" Shabbat. (God uttered both these aspects in one breath, during the Ten Commandments).

Shabbat candles (Hebrew: נרות שבת) are candles lit on Friday evening before sunset to usher in the Jewish Sabbath. [1] Lighting Shabbat candles is a rabbinically mandated law. [2] Candle-lighting is traditionally done by the woman of the household, [3] but every Jew is obligated to either light or ensure that candles are lit on their behalf.