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The Last Light: Completing the Circle of Shabbat Unity | Honouring 50 years of the Rebbe's Campaign for Women & Girls to Light Shabbat Candles.


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In this inspiring sermon, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath shares a powerful story of two rabbinical students sent on a mission to the remote Aleutian Islands, where they encountered a young Jewish girl and her mother living in isolation. Their discovery reignited the family's connection to Judaism, emphasizing the significance of Shabbat candle lighting. Rabbi Bernath connects this story to the Rebbe’s campaign encouraging young girls to light Shabbat candles, a movement that has illuminated homes worldwide for 50 years. He reminds us that each candle contributes to a global chain of light, with every woman and girl adding her unique spark to complete the circle of Jewish unity. The message is clear: the light of Shabbat candles, no matter how far or near, transforms the world, one flame at a time.

Key Takeaways:

  1. No Jew is Alone: The story illustrates how even in the remotest places, a connection to Jewish identity can be rediscovered.
  2. The Power of One Candle: The act of lighting Shabbat candles holds profound spiritual significance, capable of transforming individuals, families, and communities.
  3. The Rebbe's Shabbat Candle Initiative: Since 1974, the Rebbe's campaign has empowered young girls to light Shabbat candles, ensuring that every home is illuminated with holiness.
  4. Shabbat Candles as Global Unity: Each candle lit across different time zones creates a continuous chain of Jewish light and unity across the world.
  5. Your Unique Light Matters: Every woman and girl’s light is special and necessary to bring G‑d’s presence into the world.

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