Lighting the Candles (1980)

14x18 Painting 

Jewish tradition was an important aspect of Emanuel Schary's life. Lighting the Candles is a rare painting depicting a woman lighting the candles with the background courtyard in Acre.

Note about Sabbath candles.

Shabbat candles are lit on Friday evening before sunset to usher in the Jewish Sabbath. Lighting Sabbat candles is a rabbinically mandated law. Candle lighting is traditionally done by the woman of the household, but every Jew is obligated to either light or ensure that candles are lit on their behalf.