Fire plays a prominent role in Jewish observance, from Shabbat candles to the annual tradition of burning leavened products on the eve of Passover, creating longstanding concern about fire safety ...

which includes the lighting of Shabbat candles, the 'kiddush' (a special ceremony to sanctify wine or grape juice) and 'challah' (special bread). 1. Entry music The focus of the assembly is ...

JTA — So many questions swirled in my head, like burning embers caught up in the ... or drop by another home to light Shabbat candles with a family who had just returned after an evacuation?

So many questions swirled in my head, like burning embers caught up in the ... or drop by another home to light Shabbat candles with a family who had just returned after an evacuation?

stick closely to tradition and try to observe Shabbat wherever they are in the world by not working and not lighting candles after sunset on Friday. In order to avoid driving, Orthodox Jews walk ...

(JTA) — So many questions swirled in my head, like burning embers caught up in ... or drop by another home to light Shabbat candles with a family who had just returned after an evacuation?

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 ...