Shabbat Times in European Capitals Released for Israelis Abroad
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
A guide to Shabbat candle lighting and end-of-Shabbat times has been published for Israelis in ten European capitals and Jerusalem. Times are local and based on summer time, which ends October 25. Significant time differences exist between cities, even within the same time zone, with Madrid having the latest Shabbat end time. The guide notes that candle lighting is typically 18 minutes before sunset and Shabbat ends at nightfall, advising consultation with local religious centers for specific customs.
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- Shabbat times for Israelis in ten European capitals and Jerusalem have been released.
- Summer time in Europe, affecting these times, ends on October 25.
- Madrid has the latest Shabbat end time among the listed European cities at 8:23 PM.
- Candle lighting is generally 18 minutes before sunset in European communities.
- Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan falls on Sunday and Monday, October 11-12.
As Israelis travel or reside in Europe, a guide to Shabbat candle lighting and end-of-Shabbat times has been compiled for ten European capitals, along with Jerusalem for comparison. The times are local to each city and are based on the current summer time, which will end on October 25. In London, the time is two hours behind Israel, while Paris, Rome, Berlin, Madrid, Budapest, Prague, Vienna, and Amsterdam are one hour behind. Athens has no time difference with Israel. Significant variations exist even within the same time zone; for instance, Shabbat enters in Budapest at 5:49 PM, but not until 7:26 PM in Madrid, over an hour and a half later. Madrid also has the latest Shabbat end time at 8:23 PM among the listed cities. Candle lighting is observed 18 minutes before sunset, a common practice in many European communities, and Shabbat concludes at nightfall, marked by the appearance of stars. The article advises checking with local synagogues or Chabad houses for specific community customs, as practices can differ. Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan will be observed on Sunday and Monday, October 11-12.
