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 The distribution of kits has grown, with the Merkaz Hafatzah Mamash creating special packaging for Shabbos candle distribution.
-== Prayer During Candle Lighting ==
-Among Jewish women, it is customary to pray after lighting the Shabbos candles, while covering their faces with their hands.
-This custom applies only to Shabbos candle lighting and not to Yom Tov candle lighting.
-In some Jewish communities, there was a custom to recite a special prayer text before and after lighting the candles. The Frierdiker Rebbe praised this custom, but when the Rebbe was asked about it, he responded: "I have not heard either for or against it, and I have not seen in the Rebbe's house any special prayer for candle lighting, therefore in my opinion one should not get involved with this."
 == Further Reading ==