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The Power of 18 Candles on Lag BaOmer

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The spiritual significance of lighting 18 candles on Lag BaOmer.

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It's the evening of Lag Ba'omer and it brings with it many [music] special segulot and a great abundance of blessings. One of the beautiful and profound segulot is to light 18 candles on the night of Lag Ba'omer in honor of the righteous. This segula comes from the tradition of Kabbalists [music] who would light candles on this night believing that it has great power to open gates and draw abundance and blessing. [music] Light them slowly with intention, with true connection, ask from the heart and allow the light to work for you. The list of [music] the righteous for whom the candles are lit in the order of lighting is waiting for you [music] here

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