The Lubavitcher Rebbe spoke in public about the importance of lighting candles on Shabbos eve, even for single women who live in their parents’ home, and the Hasidim made a big controversy over this.

As the horror of last weekend’s attacks in Israel continue to unfold, Jewish communities around the world are rallying around the first Shabbat at war to show solidarity and support. “This is a ...

The Welsh U. of Aberystwyth declares that lighting Shabbat candles is a fire hazard, nearly 20 years after Jewish tourists have done so every summer. An aerial view of Aberystwyth, Wales, where the ...

The smell of chicken soup simmering on the stove, the first bite of warm challah or the light emanating from the lit candles, these are just a few ways that Shabbat can bring joy to a Jewish life by ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dozens gathered at the Chabad at the Town Center and UNF on Friday night as leaders encouraged everyone to light Shabbat candles. It was a special gathering focused on unity. This ...