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Introduction
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When a Jew Prays...

Candlelighting
Source : AJU Miller Intro to Judaism: A Guide to Shabbat at Home

Candlelight is very different than the harsh lights of our homes and offices. We begin Shabbat bathed in their sweet, gentle glow.

Candles are lit a minimum of 18 minutes before sundown on Friday evening.

Light at least two candles (some add an additional candle for each child.) Draw in the light by waving your hands toward your eyes three times. Recite the blessing, while covering your eyes with your hands. Uncover your eyes and take a moment to appreciate the sweet light of Shabbat.

בָּרוּךְ‭ ‬אַתָּה‭ ‬יְיָ‭ ‬אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ‭ ‬מֶֽלֶךְ‭ ‬הָעוֹלָם
‭ ‬אֲשֶׁר‭ ‬קִדְּשָֽׁנוּ‭ ‬בְּמִצְוֹתָיו
‭ ‬וְצִוָּֽנוּ‭ ‬לְהַדְלִיק‭ ‬נֵר‭ ‬שֶׁל‭ ‬שַׁבָּת

Barukh ata Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha’olam,
asher kidshanu b’mitzvotav
v’tzivanu l’hadlik ner shel shabbat.

Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe,
Whose mitzvot add holiness to our lives
and Who has given us the mitzvah to kindle the lights of Shabbat.

Candlelighting
Shabbat begins with the lighting of two candles. As you prepare to light the candles think of the light that you found in the world over the last week. Think of the light that you hope to find in the week to come.
Candlelighting

For those looking for a quick, easy reference to guide them through the Friday night Shabbat blessings, this resource is for you!

Our handy Shabbat Blessings, in an easy-to-print PDF format, includes the blessings over the candles, wine and challah, plus the family blessings, all in Hebrew and transliteration, with traditional and alternative translations as well.

Not sure how to pronounce the Hebrew? Read along, in transliteration or in Hebrew, and CLICK HERE to listen to each blessing.

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