A global campaign to encourage women to light Shabbat candles this week in solidarity with Israel is underway using the hashtag #LightForIsrael.
The #LightForIsrael campaign is being driven largely through social-media posts and word-of-mouth messages. As part of the campaign challenge, women are being encouraged to reach out to a local Chabad center for a set of Shabbat candles and take a selfie with the candles. Participants should then post the photo on social media and tag three other people using the campaign’s hashtag.
Shabbat candles are lit on Friday, 18 minutes before sunset. Shabbat start times vary in every locale. For a Shabbat Candle lighting guide including a copy of the blessings which are recited before candle lighting, and the specific candle lighting time for your area, please visit www.chabad.org
