Traditionally, two candles are lit, representing the dual commandments to "remember" and "observe" the Sabbath as stated in the Torah. The act of lighting candles is not merely a ritual; it signifies the welcoming of the Shabbat into the home.
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Traditionally, two candles are lit, representing the dual commandments to "remember" and "observe" the Sabbath as stated in the Torah. The act of lighting candles is not merely a ritual; it signifies the welcoming of the Shabbat into the home.