Jerusalem candle lighting time is 17:11 on Friday. Israel National News' North American desk will continue to keep you informed until just before candle lighting time in New York at 18:51 EDT.

But this year, the university has forbidden the lighting of naked flames, thereby preventing hasidim from lighting their Shabbat candles, a crucial ritual preparation for the Sabbath.

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 ...