Using the Hands in Blessing the Candles

In an article “Hand Signs of the Jews” on the Chabad web site, I found this explanation of using the hands in blessing the Candles — as so vividly portrayed on women’s tombstones. Blessings over Shabbat Candles When Shabbat candles are lit, a ritual involving hands takes place. Usually this is done by the woman [...]

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