Fire plays a prominent role in Jewish observance, from Shabbat candles to the annual tradition of burning leavened products on the eve of Passover, creating longstanding concern about fire safety ...

U.S. antisemitism envoy Deborah Lipstadt and the World Jewish Congress — had condemned the planned burning, saying that it would inhibit the ability of Jews to practice without fear in Sweden.

Jewish women light shabbat (shabbos) candles every Friday night. This is a very special time when we take a deep breath, pause, and truly connect with Hashem (G-d), our Creator. This mitzvah is a ...

The candle is kept burning for 24 hours ... Making sure that a Jewish person has a proper burial is not only an act of kindness, it is also regarded as an honour and a sacred duty.