10 Questions
According to the Rambam, what are the two purposes of lighting Shabbat candles?
Kavod Shabbat and Oneg Shabbat
According to Rabbeinu Tam, what must one do even if a candle was already burning?
Extinguish and relight the candle
What is the main reason, according to Rashi, for lighting Shabbat candles?
To honor Shabbat and have the meal eaten with light
According to the Aruch HaShulchan, where should the beracha be said when lighting Shabbat candles?
On lighting the candles where one eats
According to the Kol Bo and Shulchan Aruch, how many Shabbat candles should one light?
Two candles
Which statement is correct regarding the number of candles to light on Shabbat?
A financially struggling individual should light only one candle and use any surplus for Shabbat food.
If a woman forgets to light candles for one week, what is the appropriate course of action according to the sources mentioned?
She should light a third candle in addition to the regular candles.
According to the sources, if a woman's husband lit candles but she forgot, is she subject to the penalty for forgetting?
Yes, she is still subject to the penalty, and she should add candles or increase the height of the candles.
If a woman was uncontrollably prevented from lighting candles, is she subject to the penalty for forgetting?
No, the penalty does not apply if she was uncontrollably prevented from lighting.
According to the sources, if the electric light was on when a woman forgot to light candles, is she subject to the penalty?
It depends on the specific source; some say the penalty applies, and others say it does not.
Explore the various reasons given by different sources for the act of lighting Shabbat candles, including the obligations related to honoring and enjoying Shabbat. Dive into the perspectives of Rashi, Rabbeinu Tam, and Rambam on this important ritual.
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