How Do You Light Chanukiah Candles Before Shabbat?
In Judaism, the Shabbat (or Sabbath) refers to the seventh day being an ordained day of rest following the six days it took to create the earth. An important ritual to observe, the Shabbat involves the obligation to light the Chanukiah candles before its arrival, which is defined as beginning at sundown each Friday. Be sure to adhere to this custom by learning how to light Chanukiah candles before Shabbat. Light the Chanukiah candles, knowing that you are practicing “Pirsumey Nisah,” the illumination of the miracle of Hanukkah to the outside world. As such, it is forbidden to use the light from the Chanukiah candles to read or perform other tasks. In addition, it is forbidden to light any fire other than the Chanukiah candles during the Shabbat. Begin the Shabbat at sundown each Friday and until three stars can be observed in the evening sky on the following day, Saturday. In order to know when to light the Chanukiah candles before Shabbat, one must observe “Tosefet Shabbat,” or add to
