Have you ever wondered why lighting candles is a religious ritual? Why fire and religious ceremonies have always gone together..?

In Judaism the Sabbath is welcomed in when a woman lights candles, and it is ushered out the following evening also by kindling fire. For the duration of the Sabbath, observant Jews refrain from lighting fire - which in today's electronic age also incorporates using electricity, combustion engines etc.

We've already started our week here in Israel, but to the rest of you starting on Monday - well, have a good week.