How to Light Shabbat Candles Properly

Quiz

1 - WIth regards to brachot in general, which of the following is correct?

• A bracha is always said immediately after the performance of the relevant mitzvah?
• A bracha is always said before the performance of the relevant mitzvah?
• There is no rule as to whether to say the bracha before or after the relevant mitzvah

2 - With regards to the lighting of candles for Shabbat, which of the following is correct?

• It is the commonly accepted custom that women accept the Shabbat by lighting the candles
• There is no custom to accept Shabbat with candle lighting
• The lighting of candles is a custom but not an obligation

3 - Can the candles be lit with intention not to accept the holiness of the Shabbat until you are in Shul?

• No, this is not possible
• Yes, this can be done
• This can only be done where there is an extreme situation