Candle Lighting Times and Weekly Torah Portion for October 16, 2026
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
This article details the Shabbat candle lighting and end times for October 16, 2026, in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beersheba, and Eilat. It includes the traditional blessing for lighting the candles. The weekly Torah portion, "Noah," is discussed, offering lessons on maintaining righteousness through humility, discipline, and regularity, especially during the transition from holidays to weekdays.
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- Shabbat candles will be lit in Jerusalem on October 16, 2026, at 5:26 PM.
- Shabbat will end in Jerusalem on October 16, 2026, at 6:41 PM.
- The weekly Torah portion is "Noah."
- The article includes the Hebrew blessing for lighting Shabbat candles.
- Lessons on righteousness are drawn from the "Noah" Torah portion.
The article provides the specific times for lighting Shabbat candles and the end of Shabbat for several Israeli cities on Friday, October 16, 2026. In Jerusalem, candles are lit at 5:26 PM and Shabbat ends at 6:41 PM. Tel Aviv times are 5:47 PM for lighting and 6:43 PM for ending. In Haifa, it's 5:35 PM and 6:42 PM, respectively. Beersheba's times are 5:48 PM and 6:43 PM, and Eilat's are 5:48 PM and 6:43 PM.
It also includes the text of the blessing recited when lighting the candles: "Baruch Ata Adonai Eloheinu Melech Ha'olam, asher kidshanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu l'hadlik ner shel Shabbat" (Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to light the Shabbat candle).
The Torah portion for this week is "Noah." The text discusses the transition from the High Holidays in Tishrei to the ordinary days of Cheshvan, drawing lessons from the weekly portion. It contrasts Noah's righteousness and humility with the "sons of God" who succumbed to corruption. Noah's ability to maintain his integrity is attributed to his recognition of his own vulnerability and his reliance on God, walking with Him. The article emphasizes that true righteousness stems not just from good intentions but from discipline, setting boundaries, and regularity, particularly relevant during the transition from holidays to weekdays. It suggests that practical rules and consistent practices established in Cheshvan can turn this descent into spiritual growth and provide a foundation for the year ahead.
