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Judaism.
In Judaism, it depends on the reason for the candle. Candles are used on Shabbat, Motza'ei Shabbat, Holy Days, Yahrzeits, and Hanukkah, all for different reasons.
Shabbat is the term for Judaism's weekly day of rest. Shabbat is a day to relax and rest.
The Shabbat is observed by all Jews, both men and women. However, it is the women who traditionally light the Shabbat-candles.See also:Women and the lighting of the candles
Shabbat shalom is a Jewish greeting which we say during the day of Shabbat. See also:More about the Jewish Shabbat
Candles are used in a variety of different rituals, for unrelated reasons. they are most commonly lit before and after Shabbat (the Sabbath).
Whether or not it's celebrated, observed, or even acknowledged, the Shabbat is the seventh day, which, in Judaism, corresponds to Saturday. As in many other ancient cultures, each day in Judaism is considered to begin at sundown and end at the following sundown. Accordingly, the Shabbat begins at sundown on Friday evening and extends until sundown on Saturday evening. Those who observe it, whether in the synagogue, in their homes, or in some part of their private lives, observe it during that period of time.
Judaism.
The Shabbat is observed by all Jews, both men and women. However, it is the women who traditionally light the Shabbat-candles. See also the Related Links.Link: Why do women light the Shabbat candles?Link: Women and the lighting of the candles
Judaism uses many different types of candles for different occasions. You have to be more specific. Here are some types of candles: Shabbat candles Yom Tov candles Hanukkah candles Havdalah candles Yahrzeit candles
The Shabbat is observed by all Jews, both men and women. However, it is the women who traditionally light the Shabbat-candles.
Not for Orthodox Jews, but the other branches of Judaism allow it.