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According to the Rambam, what are the two purposes of lighting Shabbat candles?
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?
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?
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?
According to the Aruch HaShulchan, where should the beracha be said when lighting Shabbat candles?
According to the Kol Bo and Shulchan Aruch, how many Shabbat candles should one light?
According to the Kol Bo and Shulchan Aruch, how many Shabbat candles should one light?
Which statement is correct regarding the number of candles to light on Shabbat?
Which statement is correct regarding the number of candles to light on Shabbat?
If a woman forgets to light candles for one week, what is the appropriate course of action according to the sources mentioned?
If a woman forgets to light candles for one week, what is the appropriate course of action according to the sources mentioned?
According to the sources, if a woman's husband lit candles but she forgot, is she subject to the penalty for forgetting?
According to the sources, if a woman's husband lit candles but she forgot, is she subject to the penalty for forgetting?
If a woman was uncontrollably prevented from lighting candles, is she subject to the penalty for forgetting?
If a woman was uncontrollably prevented from lighting candles, is she subject to the penalty for forgetting?
According to the sources, if the electric light was on when a woman forgot to light candles, is she subject to the penalty?
According to the sources, if the electric light was on when a woman forgot to light candles, is she subject to the penalty?
