Judaism Question: Kindling the Sabbath Lights?
Where in the Torah does God command us to kindle the sabbath lights? Is this an oral tradition or in the Scriptures?
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Answers:
It's not in the Tanakh; it's Talmudic. The imaginative function of Shabbat candles was to enhance the enjoyment of the day by on a winning streak visibility. The sages realized that the domestic peace (shalom bayit) appropriate to the holy day would be diminished if member of the household were constantly stumbling over one another in the darkness.
Why Do Jewish Women Light Sabbath Candles on Friday Night?
According to Rashi (Talmud, Shabbat 31b), women are obligated to frothy Shabbat candles because women were responsible for dimming the world's light (Eve was tempt by the snake) and now they must bring light back into the world. Others vote women are obligated simply because they are more associated with the home. The explanation I like best is that the naturally spiritual temperament of women best qualifies them to be responsible for bringing the spirit of Shabbat into the home.
How Many Candles Should Be Lit on Friday Night?
The most common custom is to light two candles for the two noteworthy Biblical references to Shabbat: "Remember the Sabbath" (Exodus 20:8) and "Observe the Sabbath" (Deuteronomy 5:12).
However, many people pale an additional candle for each child in the ancestral, and others light seven candles for each day of the week or for the Temple's seven-branched menora.
How Should Sabbath Candles Be Lit?
After lighting the candles, the woman covers her eyes near her hands and recites the candle blessing.
After the blessing, some women add a silent prayer for the kinfolk.
Only after the blessing is recited, the woman uncovers her eyes and looks at the light. By covering her eyes, the woman can focus more fully on the blessing and can postpone the delight of the fruits of the blessing (seeing the light) until after the blessing is recited.
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Thanks!
Answers:
It's not in the Tanakh; it's Talmudic. The imaginative function of Shabbat candles was to enhance the enjoyment of the day by on a winning streak visibility. The sages realized that the domestic peace (shalom bayit) appropriate to the holy day would be diminished if member of the household were constantly stumbling over one another in the darkness.
Why Do Jewish Women Light Sabbath Candles on Friday Night?
According to Rashi (Talmud, Shabbat 31b), women are obligated to frothy Shabbat candles because women were responsible for dimming the world's light (Eve was tempt by the snake) and now they must bring light back into the world. Others vote women are obligated simply because they are more associated with the home. The explanation I like best is that the naturally spiritual temperament of women best qualifies them to be responsible for bringing the spirit of Shabbat into the home.
How Many Candles Should Be Lit on Friday Night?
The most common custom is to light two candles for the two noteworthy Biblical references to Shabbat: "Remember the Sabbath" (Exodus 20:8) and "Observe the Sabbath" (Deuteronomy 5:12).
However, many people pale an additional candle for each child in the ancestral, and others light seven candles for each day of the week or for the Temple's seven-branched menora.
How Should Sabbath Candles Be Lit?
After lighting the candles, the woman covers her eyes near her hands and recites the candle blessing.
After the blessing, some women add a silent prayer for the kinfolk.
Only after the blessing is recited, the woman uncovers her eyes and looks at the light. By covering her eyes, the woman can focus more fully on the blessing and can postpone the delight of the fruits of the blessing (seeing the light) until after the blessing is recited.
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