Israeli Shabbat Times and Candle Lighting Blessing Published
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Israeli news outlet C14 has published the specific times for Shabbat's entry and exit across Israel for Friday, October 23, 2026. The report also includes the traditional Shabbat candle lighting blessing and a recipe for challah bread by Noam Zigdon. The times are provided for major cities, and the challah recipe offers variations for enrichment and preparation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli news outlet C14 published Shabbat entry and exit times for October 23, 2026.
- Specific Shabbat times are listed for Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beersheba, and Eilat.
- The traditional Shabbat candle lighting blessing is included in the report.
- A recipe for challah bread by Noam Zigdon is featured with preparation instructions.
- The article encourages readers to submit their own recipes to the outlet.
The Israeli news outlet C14 has published the precise times for the commencement and conclusion of Shabbat for the upcoming week, coinciding with the Torah portion "Lech-Lecha." The publication provides these times for various cities across Israel, including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beersheba, and Eilat, for Friday, October 23, 2026.
Alongside the Shabbat times, the report includes the traditional blessing recited by women when lighting the Shabbat candles. The blessing invokes divine mercy for the family and the Jewish people, praying for long life, remembrance, salvation, and the presence of God. It also expresses a wish for wise and God-fearing descendants who illuminate the world with Torah and good deeds.
Additionally, the article features a recipe for classic and delicious challah bread, contributed by Noam Zigdon. The recipe details the ingredients and steps for preparing the dough, including optional enrichments like poppy seeds, fried onions, olives, or sunflower seeds. Instructions cover kneading, rising, shaping, and baking the challah at 180 degrees Celsius for approximately 25 minutes. The outlet encourages readers to share their own recipes on their platform.
