The Magic of Candle-Lighting Jewish holidays and Shabbat begin as the sun goes down, and they are usually ushered in with the lighting of candles and the candle-lighting prayer. The act of lighting is very simple, and yet it's unlike any other ritual in Jewish tradition. EXPLORE THE MAGIC

brought to you by   The Magic of Candle-Lighting Jewish holidays and Shabbat begin as the sun goes down, and they are usually ushered in with the lighting of candles and the candle-lighting prayer. The act of lighting is very simple, and yet it's unlike any other ritual in Jewish tradition. EXPLORE THE MAGIC   Is the Candle-Lighting Ritual a Woman's Job? The commandment to light candles is given to all Jews, but it has traditionally been associated with women. FIND OUT WHY   A Meditation on Candle-Lighting Most Jewish prayers don’t involve pyrotechnics. Candle-lighting is special, in more ways than one. READ THIS REFLECTION   Learn to Say the Blessing Follow along with the blessing for lighting Shabbat candles. LEARN HOW Prayer has been the foundation of Jewish ritual and practice for thousands of years, but you may still wonder how and why to say the prayers in the canon. At My Jewish Learning, we invite you to explore the deeper side of prayer. Each week we'll share a unique exploration of a particular Jewish prayer, plus offer background materials and more to enhance your understanding. In the meantime, you can explore all of MJL's prayer resources here. EXPLORE MORE PRAYER