Candle Lighting Archives

My grandmother recently started requiring someone to be in the house with her 24/7 as she has a very strong asthma condition. For now my mother is doing it. Due to her condition she cannot have a lit fire in the house, so what should my mother do for Shabbos Licht while she stays with her for Shabbos?

She should use asthma friendly candles, such as 100% soy wax candles. If that is not possible, one may use electric candles, and even make a Bracha on them. It’s…

Regarding Licht Bentching, is there a source for a woman to say יהי רצון, שיבנה… when doing the 3 Mitzvos, or is it something women did on their own, and therefore some feel it’s almost like הלכה, and it must be said and printed with the Brachos?

(I know about the Kavanos the Frierdiker Rebbe mentions in Likutei Diburim.) Answer: There is no known source for this Minhag. While there are many Techinos customarily recited at Hadlkoas…

Can I Daven weekday Mincha after candle lighting time if I didn’t have time before?

L'chatchila a woman should Daven Mincha before lighting Shabbos candles. If she didn't, and she doesn’t have enough time, she should have in mind when lighting Shabbos candles not to…

Where is the preferred place to light Shabbos candles?

Their are several aspects to this question: 1. Does make a difference if they are lit on the Shabbos table, or on a table on the side of the dining…

How should I light candles in a hospital on Shabbos?

One may light electric candles in the hospital with a Bracha. It is recommended to use a battery operated light, rather than a regular electric lamp. Some say the light…

A college age young woman who is becoming more observant began lighting two Shabbos candles a number of years ago….

Continued: She now learned she should only light one. Should she stop lighting two because she began with two thinking that was correct, or should she continue lightning two so…