But this year, the university has forbidden the lighting of naked flames, thereby preventing hasidim from lighting their Shabbat candles, a crucial ritual preparation for the Sabbath.

The lighting of candles, or oil, plays a central role in Jewish life. Shabbat and festivals commence with the lighting of candles and Shabbat concludes with the lighting of a candle, we light ...

Have you ever wondered why Moses chose Saturday? The easy answer is that his father taught him that G-d rested on Saturday, ...

female ministers left the meeting for the lighting of Shabbat candles, along with the employees of the Prime Minister's office. (Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated ...

Even the colors of the Hanukkah candles give me strength this year, bringing me joy even more than in previous years. Firstly, because they differ from the white and pure Shabbat candles or the ...

Israel’s security Cabinet has recommended approval of a ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an ...