What Is the Best Context for Shabbat Candle Lighting?

Quiz

1 - Can I fulfill the mitzvah with only one candle?

• No.
• Only if you are very poor.
• Yes, but the custom is to light at least two.

2 - A woman who forgot to light Shabbat candles through negligence:

• Should give Tzedakah
• Needs to light an extra candle in addition to what she normally lights for the rest of her life.
• Should be more careful in the future.

3 - The reason many have the custom to add an extra candle for each child is:

• In the merit of this mitzvah comes the light of Torah (for this child).
• Because everyone needs to light a candle and you are lighting it for them.
• To thank Hashem for this gift.