Monday, February 9, 2009

Lighting candles after Shabbat

Hi,

Some Jews have a custom of lighting candles after Shabbat, and singing various songs. This is part of escorting Shabbat as it departs, honoring Shabbat at its exit just as we honor it at its entrance.

(Mishneh Berurah 300:3)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

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