A hint to the earliest known Shabbat candle-lighting can be found in this week's Torah Reading (Gen. 24:67). The 2nd article this week offers inspiring Kabbalistic insights for this prime women's mitzvah.

The 4th article reveals a surprising connection between Judaism and the Eastern religions that first developed in India, also hinted at in this week's reading (25:6).

The lead article examines the origins, significance and superiority of the Afternoon prayer yet again hinted at in this week's reading (24:53).