The Reasons for Lighting Shabbat Candles
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According to the Rambam, what are the two purposes of lighting Shabbat candles?

  • Oneg Shabbat and Shalom Bayit
  • Shalom Bayit and Oneg Shabbat
  • Kavod Shabbat and Oneg Shabbat (correct)
  • Kavod Shabbat and Hiddur Mitzvah

    • According to Rabbeinu Tam, what must one do even if a candle was already burning?

  • Add more oil to the existing candle
  • Recite a special blessing over the existing candle
  • Leave the candle burning and light additional candles
  • Extinguish and relight the candle (correct)

    • What is the main reason, according to Rashi, for lighting Shabbat candles?

  • To avoid distress and tripping in the dark
  • To fulfill the mitzva of oneg Shabbat
  • To honor Shabbat and have the meal eaten with light (correct)
  • To facilitate peace in the home

    • According to the Aruch HaShulchan, where should the beracha be said when lighting Shabbat candles?

    <p>On lighting the candles where one eats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Kol Bo and Shulchan Aruch, how many Shabbat candles should one light?

    <p>Two candles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is correct regarding the number of candles to light on Shabbat?

    <p>A financially struggling individual should light only one candle and use any surplus for Shabbat food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a woman forgets to light candles for one week, what is the appropriate course of action according to the sources mentioned?

    <p>She should light a third candle in addition to the regular candles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the sources, if a woman's husband lit candles but she forgot, is she subject to the penalty for forgetting?

    <p>Yes, she is still subject to the penalty, and she should add candles or increase the height of the candles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a woman was uncontrollably prevented from lighting candles, is she subject to the penalty for forgetting?

    <p>No, the penalty does not apply if she was uncontrollably prevented from lighting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the sources, if the electric light was on when a woman forgot to light candles, is she subject to the penalty?

    <p>It depends on the specific source; some say the penalty applies, and others say it does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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