candles
How many candles does someone have to light for Shabbat?
One must light 1 candle.
What is the Minhag to lighting candles according to the 10 commandments?
It is a Minhag to light 10 candles for the 10 commandments.
What is one thing that we are not allowed to do during Shabbat, and it says so in Sepher Shmot and Devarim?
We are not allowed to do any labor, we are only allowed to rest.
What is one way that we can respect the shabbat regarding our clothing?
We can put on clean clothes that are different from the rest of the week
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Why do most people light 2 candles?
They light 2 candles for Shamor and Zachor.
What do you remember on Shabbat in Sepher Devarim?
You remember how Hashem took you out of Egypt.
Why should we not sit down to have an entire meal close to shabbat?
We should not have a full meal close to the shabbat so that we are not full and are able to enjoy the shabbat meal.
What do we call when we add time to Shabbat?
Tosefet Shabbat
What is the Minhag related to the 12 tribes of Israel?
The Minhag is to light 12 candles for each tribe.
How did Hashem get us out of Egypt (it says how in Sepher Devarim)?
He took us out with an outstretched arm and a strong hand.
What should everyone do even if theyre important regarding the Shabbat?
They should all help pre[are for Shabbat in some way.
What is the difference between the two different customs (Ashkenazim and Sepharadim) of lighting the candles?
Ashkenazim- They light the candles before they say the blessings.
Sepharadim- They say the blessings before they light the candles.
How many candles did some girls light before and after they were married?
They would light 1 candle before they were married and 2 after.
Why do we remember the Shabbat in Sepher Shmot?
We remember the Shabbat as a day to sanctify it and as a day for rest because Hashem rested on the 7th day.
By not having light in the house, what does that cause?
It causes friction among the people in the house.
Why is it typical for women to light the Shabbat candles?
It is more typical for women to light the Shabbat candles because it is an honor that we gave to the women.
How many candles did the Ari Zad use to light for Shabbat?
He would light 7 candles- 6 small for the days of the week and one big for Shabbat.
What are two words that we see in Sepher Shmot and Devarim that a lot of women refer to when lighting the candles?
Zachor (remember), Shamor (keep)
What is a custom that we do to wait for shabbat regarding the tallit?
We cover ourselves with the tallit to await for the shabbat