Lighting Information
Jewish women and girls light Shabbat candles on Friday evening, 18 minutes before sundown in their specific timezone. After lighting, they cover their eyes and recite a traditional blessing. Discover what you need to know about candlelighting below.
Who Lights Shabbat Candles?
All Jewish women and girls above three years can light Shabbat candles. The Lubavitcher Rebbe encouraged girls to begin this tradition at the age of three, emphasizing that one is never too young to shine, lead, and illuminate the world.
When Are Shabbat Candles Lit?
Shabbat candles are lit on Friday evening, 18 minutes before sundown in your specific timezone. To determine the exact lighting times in your area each week, you can click here.
How To Light Shabbat Candles
Light your candle(s)
Light one candle if you are single, light two candles if you are married.
Cover your eyes
Move your hands in a gentle circular motion over the candles, then cover your eyes.
Say the blessing
Recite the Hebrew blessing, then you can pray for your needs in any language.
The Blessing For Shabbat Candles
"בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל שַׁבָּת קֹדֶש"
"Bo-ruch a-toh Ado-noi E-lo-hei-nu me-lech ho-olom a-sher ki-de-sha-nu be-mitz-vo-sov ve-tzi-vo-nule-had-lik ner shel Shabbat kodesh"
"Blessed are you, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments to kindle the light of the Holy Shabbat."
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