Editing Mivtza Neiros Shabbos Kodesh (section)

== The Rebbe's Words Regarding the Campaign ==
The Rebbe explains that the essence of Shabbos candles is explained in the Zohar Hakadosh and other sources - to add light, both spiritual and physical, as a tikkun for "Chava extinguishing the light of the world." Therefore, although in previous generations it was customary for daughters to fulfill their obligation through their mother's candle lighting, today, with darkness pervading the world, there is a need to increase both spiritual and physical light by ensuring every girl lights Shabbos candles and makes the bracha with Shem U'Malchus.