Shabbat Times Announced for September 18 Across Israel
The upcoming Shabbat, September 18, 2026, will observe the weekly Torah portion "Ha'azinu" and is also known as Shabbat Shuvah, the Sabbath of Return. This period is significant as it falls between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
The article provides specific times for the commencement and conclusion of Shabbat in various cities and towns throughout Israel, categorized by region. For instance, in Jerusalem, Shabbat begins at 6:01 PM and ends at 7:16 PM. In Tel Aviv, it starts at 6:25 PM and concludes at 7:18 PM. Other major cities like Haifa, Beersheba, and Eilat also have their respective times listed.
The times vary slightly across the country due to geographical differences, with earlier entries in northern cities like Haifa and later entries in southern areas such as Sderot and Netivot. The data is presented to inform the public about the precise hours for observing the Sabbath.
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