licht bentschen
Pronunciations
licht bentschen | (LIKHT-bench-in) | listen |
Definitions
n. The time at which it is prescribed to light candles for Shabbat or yontif (eighteen minutes before shkiah).
n. The act of lighting the candles for Shabbat or yontif (eighteen minutes before shkiah).
Example Sentences
"It's only lichtbentschen--we're on track to be home in time to light candles."
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Languages of Origin
- Yiddish
Etymology
ליכטבענטשן likhtbentschn 'to light a candle'
- Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
- Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage
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Notes
See also bench licht, eighteen minutes, and bentsh.
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