The Salt Lake City Jewish community held the event in response to the recent shooting attack at Poway Chabad in California, which took the life of 60-year-old Lori Kaye and injured three other worshipers. Houses of worship in the faith were encouraged to #ShareShabbat by encouraging synagogue attendance in the wake of the shooting. While the lighting of Shabbat candles is uniquely tasked to Jewish women, all wishing to show support were welcome to attend. In a statement, Rabbi Benny Zippel, executive director of Chabad Lubavitch of Utah, said “This coming Friday evening, May 3rd, Jewish women and girls the world over are being called upon to kindle Shabbat candles, in loving tribute to Lori, and in prayer for peace and tolerance amongst all of humanity.”

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