'Today of all days, it is important to light up the dark,' said Jewish education charity Seed, which organised the #lightforisrael mitzvah
October 13, 2023 14:15
Thousands of households around the UK will light blue candles this evening in a show of solidarity with Israel and all those impacted by the conflict.
Jewish people from all walks of life come together at 5:55pm to light up to 50,000 special Shabbat candles in the colours of the Israeli flag in the act of support organised by Jewish education charity Seed. The initiative is being publicised online with the hashtag #lightforisrael.
More than 150 adults and children from local communities volunteered to pack all of the candles and distribute them to shops, schools, and synagogues across the country this week.
Up to 50,000 blue candles were packed and distributed
