Holiday Entry and Exit Times for Simchat Torah 5787 Announced
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
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- Simchat Torah holiday times for 5787 are now available.
- Times vary across Israeli cities and international locations.
- Public is advised to prepare for the holiday early.
The entry and exit times for the Simchat Torah holiday in Israel and around the world for the year 5787 have been published. In Jerusalem, the holiday will begin at 5:47 PM and conclude at 6:57 PM, with Rabbinic twilight (R't) at 7:38 PM. Other Israeli cities have varying times: Bnei Brak and Tel Aviv at 6:02 PM entry, Ashdod at 6:03 PM entry, and Be'er Sheva at 6:05 PM entry. Major cities like Haifa will see the holiday start at 5:53 PM, while Mod'in Illit's entry is at 5:56 PM. Safed's entry is at 5:54 PM, and Petah Tikva and Elad's entry is at 5:47 PM, the same as Jerusalem. Internationally, New York's holiday begins at 6:16 PM, London at 6:07 PM, Antwerp at 6:48 PM, Zurich at 6:37 PM, Paris at 6:59 PM, and Moscow at 5:35 PM. The public is urged to observe the holiday half an hour before sunset for merit and the healing of Israel's sick.
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