What are Sabbath candles?

Sabbath candles are candles, at least two, which are illuminated every week at the beginning of the observation of Saturday or Shabbat on Friday evening. Most practical Jews will start the celebration of the Saturday, not only the time of rest and no work, but also the time of internal reflection, with the lighting of the candles Saturday. The lighting of candles in the strictest form occurs exactly 18 minutes before sunset and begins with the following heart prayer, usually spoken in Hebrew:

Blessed you, Lord, Our God, the ruler of the universe who sanctified us with his commandments and commanded us

l'is a neir shel shabbat. (Amein)
You want to light the lights shabbat. Amen.

The Sabbath candle lighting is the oldest housewife. When there are no women in the home, the oldest man lights up candles and says blessing. After they illuminate the candles,A person who says prayer covers her eyes so that she does not see the light. It is also typical of women to include a quiet prayer for God after shabbat said loudly.

There are two traditional number of necessary connections of Saturday candles, but there are no bans on another. Some women ignite for each day of the week and others could light a candle to represent each of her children. At least two are required because they represent two important texts in Torah or Christians in the Old Testament. The first occurs in Exodus 20: 8, where the Jews are commanded to remember and maintain the Holy Day of Saturdays, translated as the word Prosor . There is an almost identical statement in deuteronomy 5:12, but Sabbath is written as Shamor . Thus, these two words represent two candles abroad words to their people to follow and protect Saturday.

Sabbath candles can also be important as a source withA branch in Jewish homes where electricity avoids during Shabbat. This means that lighting must occur before the official start of Shabbat, because technically lighting candles include work. Other candles can be illuminated from Sabbath candles, and this may not be considered a job.

In houses that maintain Kosher, families can look for candles certified as Kosher. The simplest candles are white, thick narrowing about 2-3 inches (5.08-7.62 cm), which can be purchased in boxes containing several pairs. Standard narrowing can also be used and can be supplied in different colors or samples or samples. Sabbath candles can be placed according to instructions in different candles. You can even find fragrant candles, although it may not be the best choice when combined with shabbat food. Prices differ: one set of zužů can cost about two to five US dollars (USD). Boxes can cost about $ 10-15, depending on how many total candles they contain.