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Rita Forbes
Clinton
August 15, 2025
Shabbat Shalom 🌹
I took the quiz again, and I am ready for Shabbat. Thank you.
Gut Shabbos 🌹
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Abby Roth
Boca Raton, FL
August 14, 2025
9/10 There's something so feminine about candles inherently (and not just the mitzvah!). So it makes a lot of sense I'd know a lot about them. 🥰 Reply
Raad (David) A. Jawad
Auckland
July 13, 2025
10/10 Reply
Ellen
December 16, 2023
7/10 Reply
Sandeep Peters
India
October 24, 2023
I got 8/10 , two was wrong , im from north India , alone in my region who is now in Jewish way of life , nobody near me to guide n talk to me In Person, but I'm lighting the candles on Shabbat since February 2023.
Keep me in your prayers
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Rita Forbes
Clinton
October 24, 2023
in response to Sandeep Peters:
Good Evening, Sandeep
Never say that you are alone. GD is always with you. We will [all] keep you in our prayers.
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Raad Jawad
Auckland
June 28, 2023
10/10 Reply
Thalia
June 27, 2023
It’s nice to take the quizzes more than one time. When I finally get to 10/10, that tells me now the truth is uncovered in me. As long as I continue to get 10/10 it is clear that I am building a wall and step up out of darkness for Truth that won’t change. Reply
Rita Forbes
Clinton
June 28, 2023
in response to Thalia:
GM, Thalia
I would like to make another suggestion in helping you to learn Hebrew, or understand certain words. You can subscribe to Chabad.org Hebrew Word of the Week.
Have a nice day,
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Marilyn
Chicago, iL
October 24, 2023
in response to Rita Forbes:
Rita, learning 1 word a week would take too long to learn a language. Maybe taking a class in person or on-line, supplementing it with learning 1 word a week, would be better. Reply
Jack
Harpers Ferry, WV
June 26, 2023
Being the only person in my house who endeavors to be observant, I felt it was pretty important to get a decent score here... I did far better than I thought! The only question I was a little on the fence about was the question of the mitzvah... A 10 is always nice to see! Reply
Rita Forbes
Clinton
June 27, 2023
in response to Jack:
🌻GM🌻
Jack, when we finish taking the quizes, there is a section that is highlighted in blue underneath the quiz that said, You May Also Be Interested In . . . . This section gives you added information on quiz topics to increase a person's learning and understanding. I hope this is helpful to you.
Best wishes,
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Thalia
USA
June 20, 2023
I know I don’t know Hebrew. I don’t know English as well as I used to. They change words, quit using words I grew up with, and even change the meaning of words I know/knew.
Tell me though, please. I noticed words like Shabbos and Moshiach in comments. Is it intruding to ask the meanings and uses of these words?
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A.S.
N.J.
June 23, 2023
in response to Thalia:
Shabbos is Saturday- which is the Jewish day of rest.
Moshiach is the redeemer of the Jews- whom the Lubavitcher Rebbe gave many fascinating talks about.
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Rita Forbes
Clinton
June 26, 2023
in response to Thalia:
Good Morning, Thalia
There is no shame in asking questions because that is how everyone learn. Thalia, it may be comforting to know that even people whose first language is English is confused about either new word meanings, and changing word meanings.
Also, there are language apps that can help you to learn many languages to include Hebrew that are free. I hope this information will be helpful to you. Maybe you can get someone to help you to connect to the Hebrew language app locations.
Have Fun Learning!
Best wishes,
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Thalia
USA
June 26, 2023
in response to A.S.:
Thank you. Shabbos is Saturday, so Shabbat is day of rest? Moshiach and Mashiach are the same, or is Mashiach a misspelling?
When I finally started reading Holy Scriptures, I learned that it is written in the word of the LORD Saturday/Shabbos was a day of rest from all HIS work, from everything HE made. HE blessed the seventh day and sanctified it because HE rested in it from all HIS work. So Saturday is my day to rest now too. I don’t keep it like you do, I am sure. But nowhere have I read that, that day was changed. I go to our church service on Sunday, online. I do not believe I will say anymore because it may offend someone. But I will say, many who are not Jewish/Hebrew Love Jerusalem, Israel and the Jews/Hebrews. I am believing many more love, not hate you. So many know nothing, they follow the majority in their circles, rarely wise.
Before I moved, I saw churches and temples for darkness. I was kind of surprised, but as I read, it is not so surprising.
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Keith W Hyman
NASHVILLE
July 11, 2025
in response to Thalia:
I have always wondered. It says, "HE blessed the seventh day and sanctified it because HE rested in it from all HIS work." Rested must mean "stopped." Because why would G-d need to take a break, being all-powerful and all? Reply
Lauren Diane Spector
Bend, OR
June 18, 2023
9/10 Have a Healthy, Happy and Peaceful Week. Reply
Debbie
Johannesburg
June 12, 2023
Ok we have 10/10.. Mazel Tov 💕luv y'all Shalom...enjoy🇮🇱✡️ Reply
Deborah Greene
South Africa
June 12, 2023
Yes I've done it again per new comment added to take the quiz again..10/10.....Toda Raba 🙏💯🔯 Reply
Deborah Greene
South Africa
June 11, 2023
Yep we did it again 10/10 for Shabbat candle quiz...💅🙏💯🔯such a good feeling 🤭🤭😬 Brilliant mind Reply
Jack
Harpers Ferry, WV
June 10, 2023
9 - missed the year. Didn't know the Rebbe instituted this in the 50s! Reply
F.Y.
Sunnyvale CA
June 9, 2023
10/10. May everyone's shabbos candles burn brightly. Reply
Gloria Guerra
MO.
June 9, 2023
Will someone please tell me why do we females cover our eyes with our hands to say the candles blessings?
Thank You 🕎
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Chabad.org Staff
June 11, 2023
in response to Gloria Guerra :
This is because once the blessing is recited Shabbat has been ushered in, and lighting the candle would be forbidden. For this reason, we cover our eyes immediately after lighting to recite the blessing. Thus, our first enjoyment of the Shabbat light — and the fulfillment of the mitzvah — occurs after the blessing. Reply
Rita Forbes
Clinton
June 11, 2023
in response to Chabad.org Staff:
🌻🌻Thank you for clarity on Shabbat candle lighting. Reply
Thalia
June 26, 2023
in response to Rita Forbes:
Thank you. I am glad you asked, it cleared up something I did n’t know I was misunderstanding. Reply
Thalia
June 9, 2023
1974, I did not realize it was so new. Also, I was surprised to learn girls younger than 12 were allowed to light candles on Shabbat. Reply
Thalia
June 9, 2023
WOW !!! 6/10 knowing nothing about Shabbat candles, feel like a scholar. It’s time to learn more. My nephew gave a candlestick holder for Christmas to me. I haven’t been able to use it because there is only one and I haven’t found a match. I am thinking to put it away and get a pair for Shabbat, at least until a match is found. Reply
Jorge
Bastrop Tx
June 8, 2023
2nd try 8/10 the 1951 and 1974 got me thinking.. and # 7 Shabbat Shalom.. Prying and Blessing to Jerusalem eternal capital.. p.s fun quizzes. Keep them coming… Shalom.. Reply
Shabbat haGadol mevorach