The ritual of lighting Shabbat candles
Every Friday night before sunset, the Jewish family welcomes the Shabbat by lighting Shabbat candles. Two candles are traditionally lit to welcome the Shabbat. Around twenty minutes before the sun goes down, the mother or daughter says a quiet prayer while placing her hands over her eyes. In case there is no woman in the household, a man may light the candles. The woman who recites the blessing covers her eyes so she would not enjoy the sacred candle light before blessing is completed.
The blessing over the candles is: "Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to light the Shabbat candles". According to tradition, as Shabbat comes in, the skies open up, and it is time for the woman who recites the blessing to make her deepest wishes.
Why do we light Shabbat candles? The act of lighting Shabbat candles represents the Creation of the Light. In lighting Shabbat candles we fulfill two Mitzvahs: to honor the Shabbat, and bring domestic peace and tranquility (Shlom Bayit).
Decorative Shabbat Candlesticks - beautify the Shabbat
Since it is important Mitzvah to honor the Shabbat, it is appropriate to beautify the ritual with special candlesticks. Shabbat candlesticks are made from assorted materials and styles. Shabbat candlesticks can be made from metal, wood, crystal and more. Shabbat candlesticks come in various styles: traditional or modern, western or eastern. Sometimes you can see a mix of all these elements as in Ester Shahaf's Shabbat candlesticks collection.
Decorative Shabbat candlesticks make popular gifts for many Jewish occasions. Contemporary Judaica designers have created a wide selection of Shabbat candlesticks to glorify the Shabbat.
We bring you a broad selection of beautifully designed Shabbat candlesticks to celebrate the Shabbat. Fine Israeli artists, known for their imaginative eyes, have created this extraordinary collection of innovative Shabbat candlesticks. Our Shabbat Candlesticks are handmade in assorted shapes and styles to perfectly match your taste and style. Shabbat candlesticks make a perfect gift for festive occasions in the Jewish home – weddings, housewarming, Bar or Bat Mitzvah and holidays.
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