Israel Announces Shabbat Start and End Times for Parashat Ki Tavo on August 28, 2026
Channel 14's C14 desk has published the official Shabbat start and end times across various cities in Israel for Parashat Ki Tavo, corresponding to the 15th of Elul, 5786 (August 28, 2026). The times include the standard candle lighting and Havdalah times, as well as the later "Rabbenu Tam" times, which some observe.
In Jerusalem, Shabbat begins at 18:41 and ends at 19:53, with Rabbenu Tam at 20:33. Tel Aviv's times are 18:58 for start, 19:56 for end, and 20:30 for Rabbenu Tam. Other cities listed include Eilat (18:37 start, 19:43 end, 20:19 Rabbenu Tam), Ariel (18:38 start, 19:45 end, 20:20 Rabbenu Tam), and Haifa (18:51 start, 19:56 end, 20:33 Rabbenu Tam).
The article also features the traditional blessing recited after lighting the Shabbat candles, emphasizing prayers for health, prosperity, and spiritual growth for the individual, family, and all of Israel. The blessing invokes the merit of the matriarchs Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah.
C14 concludes by wishing readers a peaceful and blessed Shabbat and offers Shabbat recipe ideas from their kitchen.
This information serves as a practical guide for observant Jews across Israel preparing for the upcoming Shabbat and Parashat Ki Tavo.
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