Shabbat Times Announced for Ki Tavo Torah Portion Across Israeli Cities

The weekly Torah portion Ki Tavo, the seventh in the Book of Deuteronomy, is read this week. It spans from chapter 26, verse 1 to chapter 29, verse 8. This portion is traditionally read two Sabbaths before Rosh Hashanah because it contains blessings and curses, and it is considered undesirable to end the year on a negative note. Known as the "Great Rebuke" portion, Ki Tavo features extensive admonitions, contrasting with the "Lesser Rebuke" in the portion Bechukotai.

Shabbat candle lighting and ending times have been announced for various cities in Israel. In Jerusalem, Shabbat begins at 18:32 and ends at 19:45. Tel Aviv's times are 18:49 for lighting and 19:47 for Havdalah. Haifa marks Shabbat from 18:43 to 19:47, while Beersheba's times are 18:50 to 19:46. Additional locations include Hebron and Gush Etzion, both at 18:52 to 19:45, Ariel at 18:38 to 19:45, Eilat at 18:37 to 19:43, and Safed at 18:43 to 19:45.

These times help observant Jews prepare for the start and conclusion of Shabbat in accordance with Jewish law and tradition, especially during this significant Torah reading period.