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Belz Rebbe Urges Hasidic Women to Light Extra Shabbat Candle for Distant Souls

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago

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The Belz Rebbe has called on Hasidic women worldwide to light an additional Shabbat candle each week to pray for Jews distant from religious observance, aiming to inspire their return to tradition. This new practice was announced at an emergency gathering of Belz rabbis in Jerusalem and is presented as a voluntary spiritual act.

01Belz Rebbe requests Hasidic women to light an extra Shabbat candle weekly for distant Jewish souls.
02The directive was announced at an emergency meeting of senior Belz rabbis in Jerusalem.
03The candle symbolizes prayer for Jews not observing Torah and mitzvot to return to tradition.
04Historical precedent exists of previous Belz Rebbes lighting candles for Jews unaware of Shabbat.
05The practice is voluntary and meant as a spiritual outreach, not an obligation.
06The Rebbe emphasized the importance but acknowledged it should not be a burden.

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