Shabbat begins with light

Shabbat begins not with words, but with light — the kind that warms from within.

This artwork celebrates the sacred moment that ushers in peace each Friday night — the lighting of the Shabbat candles. Their gentle glow marks the transition from the noise of the week to the calm of sacred time, inviting warmth, reflection, and renewal into the home.

Every detail of this piece was created with care and intention — from the individually layered florals to the softened candlelight that seems to flicker from within. Rich rose and cream tones evoke serenity and grace, while the delicate interplay of light and shadow captures the spiritual essence of Shabbat’s welcome.