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New ritual and meditations after Shabbat candle lighting
split screen of two photos, one of light-skinned woman with short brown hair, hands open over lit shabbat candles, second image same woman has her hands over her face blessing the shabbat candles
This poem emerged from an exploration of the component words of Kislev: kis (pocket) and lev (heart)
smiling asian kid with black long hair holding a glowing heart that appears to be made out of wire with glowing lights in the background
“If human soul is divine flame, / how can we draw close / to what flickers”
close up of white hand holding lit candle in glass holder
The grace of a dedicated separation between the mundane and the sacred
Wooden candle holder with heart cutouts, two lit candles inside, and a white tulip on a dark surface.
An easy-to-follow Shabbat guide that is informative and inclusive
illustration of a person closing their eyes and holding their hands toward their face above Shabbat candles

“We call dormant brightness into being”

Lit candles surrounded by greenery on a dark wooden surface, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

“The wicks have bowed their heads low”

Black and white image of smoke rising from extinguished candles on a dimly lit table.

“In the flickering light, You beckon me.”

 
Two people standing with closed eyes, covering their faces, in front of a table set with candles and food.

Candle lighting blessings for a sabbatical year

A vast wheat field under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds, showing two tracks leading into the distance.

“May the light of the Shabbat candles cause us all to see each other as part of our shared community”

People holding hands at a dinner table, with food, wine, and a lit candle.

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