The Miracle of the Seventh Day
Subtitle: A Guide to the Spiritual Meaning, Significance, and Weekly Practice of the Jewish Sabbath
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: February 17, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780787965457
Subjects: Judaism; Religious life & practice; Liturgy; Jewish Theology; Religion - Judaism; Texts; Religion; Sabbath; Judaism - Rituals & Practice; Religion / Judaism / Beliefs, Practices, Rituals; Religion / Judaism / General; Judaism - General; Benediction; Hymns, Hebrew
First sentence: The lighting of candles fulfills a part of the commandment to enjoy the Shabbat and festivals-which includes illuminating the home during mealtime-and is also a sign of respect for the sanctity of those days.