Lighting candles in shul for Yom Kippur

Hi,

Some have a practice of lighting candles in shul before Yom Kippur. One who does so should not recite a berachah, though, because the berachah is meant for illumination which enhances peace in the home.

(Mishneh Berurah 610:8)

Gmar tov,
Mordechai

Candle lighting for Shabbat and Yom Kippur

Hi,

This year, Yom Kippur occurs on Shabbat.

Before Yom Kippur begins, we light candles as we would on a regular Shabbat; the same candles double for both. The berachah includes both themes: להדליק נר של שבת ושל יום הכיפורים, "lehadlik ner shel shabbat v'shel yom hakippurim."

(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 610:1)

Have a great day,
Mordechai