Prayers for candle lighting

A mother’s prayer for her children and loved ones

תפילה אחרי הדלקת נרות שבת A mother’s prayer for her children and loved ones is appropriate at any time, but Jewish women customarily recite it immediately after lighting the candles and saying the bl…

Prayer before lighting Shabbat candles

Prayer after lighting candles

After lighting Shabbat candles and reciting the blessing, women traditionally say two personal prayers: for the rebuilding of the Temple, and for their children, family and the Divine Presence in the…