The Welsh U. of Aberystwyth declares that lighting Shabbat candles is a fire hazard, nearly 20 years after Jewish tourists have done so every summer. An aerial view of Aberystwyth, Wales, where the ...

Shabbat, as well as many Jewish holidays, begins with the lighting of candles. The candles are traditionally lit in the home at least 18 minutes before sunset. The lighting marks the beginning of a ...

Yelena Troufanov, whose son Sasha is among the hostages who are expected to be released on Saturday, voiced a special request from the Jewish people. Speaking with Rabbi Shlomo Ra'anan, the chairman ...

Once a year, we do a double, magical lighting. The candles of Shabbat meet the candles of Hanukkah. In a year when we’ve seen so much darkness, this marriage of lights holds a special significance.

STAR-ADVERTISER / 2013 2013 DECEMBER 3 REL Mendy Krasnjansky lighting candle. Chabad of Hawaii collected over 1,000 cans of food and built a six foot high menorah (candelabra) for Hanukkah. SA photo ...