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‘Women have the power to combat darkness’
Gabriela Mendelson taught the grade 6 girls at Crawford Preparatory Sandton, that women lighting candles have the power to literally combat darkness, especially during these difficult times.
LINDSAY ROSEN
PHOTOGRAPH BY LINDSAY ROSEN
Pictured : A group of Crawford Preparatory Grade 6 girls
She explained that the word NeSHeK is the Hebrew word for ammunition and stands for Nerot Shabbat Kodesh – lighting Shabbos candles. The girls thoroughly enjoyed her presentation on candle-lighting.