Shabbat candles
Sabbath eve lights
Shabbat candles are the pair of candles lit by Jewish women (traditionally) at sundown on Friday to mark the beginning of the Sabbath.
The lighting, accompanied by a blessing, is a central domestic ritual that ushers in the day of rest.
She covered her eyes and said the blessing over the Shabbat candles.
Some households light additional candles for each family member.
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