How to Light the Shabbat Candles

[greenspanisrael]

Shalom my Name is stephen I am a jewish man who have two son but my wife died 6 years ago Iam now becoming more relgus and wish to keep Shabbat correct should I kindla the shabbat since I am the only person in the house I know usly weman do this in the house hold

[JewishPathways]

Thank you for your interesting question.

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dear wife.

Both men and women are obligated to light Shabbat candles - and therefore you must also light.

However, the way in which men and women light is different. Since a man does not, as a matter of course, accept the obligations of Shabbat by kindling the lights, you should proceed as follows:

First strike the match. Then recite the blessing. Then kindle the lights.

To be continued...

[JewishPathways]

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[shalom1973]

This is awesome! Todah Rabah!

[miriamsmouse]

thanks for posting!