Do Jewish people pray with candles?

Jews do use candles in some religious ceremonies. We ALWAYS pray to G-D. Prayers are never directed at the candles. The initiation of Shabbat or a Holiday. Candles or vessels of olive oil and a wick are used to initiate The Sabbath. read more

Jews use candles, or more generally the act of lighting, to mark certain religious occasions. We do not pray to the candles, and the candle-lighting itself is not a form of prayer. However, when we light candles, in most situations, we also say a prayer thanking G-d for the light of the candle. read more