Shabbat Times for Simchat Torah Published Across Israel
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- Shabbat times for Simchat Torah have been published.
- Times are provided for cities across Israel and Gaza.
- The article includes the Shabbat candle-lighting blessing.
- The date is Friday, October 2, 2026.
As the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah approaches, C14 is providing the public with the precise times for Shabbat candle lighting and departure across Israel. The information is for Friday, October 2, 2026, corresponding to the 22nd of Tishrei, 5787 on the Hebrew calendar.
Specific times have been released for major cities including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Be'er Sheva, Eilat, and Ariel, as well as for the Gaza Strip and Hebron. The times for Shabbat's entry range from 5:43 PM in Jerusalem to 6:06 PM in Tel Aviv and Be'er Sheva. Shabbat's departure times are generally around 6:58 PM to 7:01 PM, with the Rabbeinu Tam opinion for departure extending later in some locations.
The article also includes the traditional blessing recited when lighting Shabbat candles, a prayer for family well-being, and a wish for wisdom and good deeds for children. The blessing invokes the matriarchs Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah, and asks for divine light and salvation.
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