But this year, the university has forbidden the lighting of naked flames, thereby preventing hasidim from lighting their Shabbat candles, a crucial ritual preparation for the Sabbath.
which includes the lighting of Shabbat candles, the 'kiddush' (a special ceremony to sanctify wine or grape juice) and 'challah' (special bread). 1. Entry music The focus of the assembly is ...
stick closely to tradition and try to observe Shabbat wherever they are in the world by not working and not lighting candles after sunset on Friday. In order to avoid driving, Orthodox Jews walk ...
A group of relatives of Israeli hostages also attended. Two hours earlier, just before candle-lighting marked the onset of Shabbat, the prominent religious leader Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi ...