May the light of the ShabbatShabbat is the Sabbath day, the Day of Rest, and is observed from Friday night through Saturday night. Is set aside from the rest of the week both in honor of the fact that God rested on the seventh day after creating the world. On Shabbat, many Jews observe prohibitions from various activities designated as work. Shabbat is traditionally observed with festive meals, wine, challah, prayers, the reading and studying of Torah, conjugal relations, family time, and time with friends. candles cause us all to see each other as part of our shared community
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May the light of the Shabbat candles glow with our warm feelings for all members of our communityÂ
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May the light of the Shabbat candles reveal our faces to be reflections of the other members of our open caring communityÂ
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May the light of the Shabbat candles help us to recognize the needs of others and show us a way to help themÂ
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May the lights of the Shabbat candles guide us to see a path to a better life for all and show us a way to move there together
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May the light of the Shabbat candles encourage us to find and to share life’s truths and use them to improve all our livesÂ
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May the light of the Shabbat candles assist us to lift our spirits to help ourselves and othersÂ
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In the glow of the Shabbat candles, may we bond together to become an even better shared community
