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02/15/2018
You Are The Light Written and Composed By Neshama R. Sari 2018 Verse 1: The dark is more than dark, the light is more than light, when together, the light shines brighter than the eyes […]
11/13/2017
BS”D Shalom everyone! Today on JGU, we present to you a gift of legacy. The lyrical words you see below, and the song you can listen to, is the legacy of Thalia Hakin A”H. Thalia was a […]
10/29/2017
Surrounded by G-d’s presence Sarah sits waiting; Finally it’s time to ignite the flames The first link she’s creating. Rivka, Rochel, Leah, our mothers Continue the chain Covering their eyes They silently pray. They pray […]
10/22/2017
Two shining flames Tucked away, hidden Behind the musty walls I remain Immovable I stand As the flames Flicker and dance I cradle my child Whispering Gently in her ear My dear child When you […]
09/12/2017
As I cover my eyes, Every Friday night, Shabbos comes in, A new day begins. The glow of the candle, Makes me feel so special, To have my own light, Makes my inside shine bright! […]
08/28/2017
I’m sure no one desires Sadness, hurt, and pain And I can light the world up now And stop the endless strain. I raise my eyes and daven, I smile knowingly, I’m sure that good […]
08/15/2017
BH My first memory of lighting Shabbat candles was when I was in first grade. We had a weekly Shabbat party that met in the common area in between the kindergarten, first, second and third […]
08/15/2017
BS”D I think lighting Shabbat candles is special because it really feels like I’m really, really close to Hashem and I feel it is a special opportunity to light the candles. I don’t know what […]
07/17/2017
Sparkling bright It’s Friday night I light my Shabbos candles. I stand beside my mother While saying the bracha I light my Shabbos candles. Each light chases the dark Showing a Jewish spark I light […]
07/17/2017
BS”D Lighting a candle is like lighting a person’s life with Torah, mitzvot, and kindness. It is also like making the person spread the Torah and mitzvot to everyone else, even non-religious people. — Maggie Hakin, […]
07/17/2017
I bring my hands toward me, the wrinkles she does see — My darkened number on my arm for all eternity. A soul so pure and precious, to evil she is not wise, And the […]
07/17/2017
BS”D Ever since I started lighting Shabbat candles, I have felt a special connection, a connection between me and Hashem. I feel the peace and serenity going throughout the whole house. I know that I […]
06/13/2017
Connect with Hashem Anything I’m doing, I stop to light Near Shabbos is when I light Daven for the sick Living with it throughout the week Entering Shabbos Leaving the week day for Shabbos Ignite […]
05/26/2017
I want to make a difference I want to help light up this world but it is only a dream I am too small to change anything so I dream and I wish but then […]
05/21/2017
BH Light a candle in someone’s heart. Lighting a candle in a heart means lighting up someone’s neshama (soul). You can do that by teaching them about Torah and mitzvot. That will take us out […]
05/21/2017
Tonight is Shabbos, don’t you know, I can’t wait to feel its glow. All dressed in my best, I go to greet the Shabbos Queen with zest. I light the candles that let us know […]
05/17/2017
BH Shabbos is such a special gift Jews have. It gives you a chance to do mitzvot. There is more to Shabbos than keeping it. It’s the special thought of your being proud of yourself […]
05/08/2017
Imagine you had a private audience with the king. What would you do? Would you waste it?! Or would you spend your time wisely speaking to the King when he is closely listening? Lighting candles […]
04/04/2017
Voice of Sarah Writing Contest How does our 1st Matriarch Sarah inspire you? How do you carry on Sara’s legacy? Deadline: Parshat Chayei Sarah 5779 – Friday November 2, 2018 1st Prize: $250 for the […]