You bring light into the universe by lighting candles, which called the “Shabbat.” When mom starts the “Shabbat”, for twenty-four hours, the family is together in love and peace letting the light of the universe enters into their hearts. You put behind all the weird things that are happening in the world and escape into family time. The “Shabbat” is the weekly family retreat. Young girls can start lighting the candles as soon as they are able to say the blessing. This is the right and fit thing for every family being so when done properly it is truly a kosher act. You probably want information that will help you with the procedures of lighting the Shabbat candles. Let us advise you to consider the following procedures:

As is in all things first you must prepare getting ready to begin. Shabbat candles can be made of anything that burns cleanly and scent-free. Let us suggest that you go to the home furnishings and find candlestick holders possibly in silver. The candles should be white wax candles in the box.
Start the ceremony on Friday afternoon put the candlesticks on the dining table let unmarried girls in the family light one candle each as is customarily. Put the candles in

the candleholders making sure that you put them into the holder eighteen minutes before sunset.
Now is the time that mom goes Kabbalistic (spiritual). Mom now draws her hands inward three times to internalize the Shabbat spirit; she then covers her face with her hands and says the blessing. “Shabbat” has arrived!
The Blessing: “Blessed are You Lord, our G-d, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us with his commandments and commanded us to kindle the light of the Holy Shabbat.”

Post bt Writer Shirley 

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