Rabbi Clarifies Rosh Hashanah Candle Lighting and Blessing
As Rosh Hashanah approaches its second night, which falls on a Saturday evening, Rabbi Yaakov Sinai addresses a specific halachic (Jewish law) question regarding the Havdalah ceremony. The Havdalah ceremony marks the end of Shabbat and holidays. Rabbi Sinai explains the proper procedure for lighting candles and which specific candle one should recite the "Borei Me'orei Ha'esh" (Creator of the lights of fire) blessing over. This clarification is part of his daily "Seder Halacha" (Order of Jewish Law) segment, which delves into contemporary halachic issues. The article also briefly mentions a separate political development concerning National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir securing a spot for a Haredi representative on the Otzma Yehudit party list for the first time, though this is not elaborated upon.