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Welcome, dear listeners. In today's brief highlight, we focus on the beautiful tradition of candle lighting on Shabbat.
The glow of the Shabbat candles brings peace and harmony into the home. It is a mitzvah specifically entrusted to the woman of the household, symbolizing her role as the mainstay of the family's spirituality and harmony. When she lights the candles, she ushers in a sense of tranquility, a divine light that transcends the physical flames.
The Talmud in tractate Shabbat 23b teaches us that lighting candles for Shabbat brings about the blessing of children who are Torah scholars. This is not merely a reward for the mitzvah itself but rather indicates a deeper connection. The light of the candles represents the light of Torah, wisdom, and mitzvot which illuminates our path in life. By kindling these lights weekly, we're instilling within our homes and within our children a lasting connection to the light of Torah and Jewish tradition.
As we light the candles and usher in the holy Shabbat, let us meditate on the purity and enlightenment they represent, and may our homes be filled with peace, wisdom, and divine blessing.
This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.