The Western Light
Tens of thousands of tourists stream annually to countries such as Canada, Iceland, Norway and even the U.S. state of Alaska, to behold the exquisite Northern Lights, aurora borealis,…
Tetzaveh 5773-2013
“The Centrality of Light” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week’s parasha, parashat Tetzaveh, speaks at length of the priestly vestments. The parasha closes with a description of the…
Focus on the Shamash as you Light your Candles
We are not permitted to kindle one light from another, nor to benefit from the light of the Chanukah lights. The Shamash makes it possible to avoid both these prohibitions.
With What May We Light
The Friday night synagogue service is actually two separate services, Kabbalat Shabbat (Greeting the Shabbat) and Maariv (Evening Service). Those attending Friday night services in…
With What May We Light
The Friday night synagogue service is actually two separate services, Kabbalat Shabbat (Greeting the Shabbat) and Maariv (Evening Service). Those attending Friday night services in…
Ready, Set, Light
Set up your menorah with your candles or wicks and oil, and prepare to welcome Chanukah later today or early this evening as we draw the spiritual light into our homes and publicize the…
Get Ready, Set, Light
Set up your menorah with your candles or wicks and oil, and prepare to welcome Chanukah later this evening as we draw the spiritual light into our homes and publicize the miraculous…
Candles Relaxing Light
Light candles this Shabbat, relax and bask in their glow.<
Bring Shabbat Light Into Your Home
As Chanukah ends, light Shabbat candles early this evening and bring the warmth of Shabbat into your home. For Shabbat candle lighting times in your area, click here.