Rosh Hashanah Candle Lighting Times and Shofar Blowing Details Announced
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Candle lighting times for Rosh Hashanah 2026 in Israel have been released, along with details for shofar blowing ceremonies on September 11 and 12. The schedule includes specific times for Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba, and outlines the blessings to be recited.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Rosh Hashanah candle lighting times for 2026 are set for September 11 and 12.
- Specific times are provided for Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba.
- Candles for the second day are lit from a pre-existing flame.
- Two specific blessings are recited before lighting the candles.
- Shofar blowing will occur on September 12, with Chabad Hasidim organizing events.
The times for lighting candles for Rosh Hashanah on September 11 and 12, 2026, have been announced for major Israeli cities. On the first day, September 11, candle lighting will occur at 18:10 in Jerusalem, 18:34 in Tel Aviv, 18:21 in Haifa, and 18:33 in Beersheba. For the second day of Rosh Hashanah, September 12, candles will be lit after Shabbat ends and stars appear. As fire cannot be lit on the holiday, but transferring it is permitted, candles for the second day are lit from a pre-lit yahrzeit candle. The times for this are 19:24 in Jerusalem, 19:26 in Tel Aviv, 19:26 in Haifa, and 19:26 in Beersheba. Two blessings are recited before lighting the candles: the blessing for lighting the festival candle and the blessing for reaching this time. The shofar will be sounded on Sunday, September 12, during morning prayers around 10:00 AM. Additionally, Chabad Hasidim will be blowing the shofar in parks and squares across Israel. According to Halakha, a minimum of 30 shofar blasts must be heard.
The same event, reported separately by each outlet. Open a few to compare what different newsrooms emphasize — and what they leave out.
Right 1Other 1
Not the same event — other stories that share this one’s people, places, or theme: background, reactions, and follow-ups.
