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Ongoing Story· Day 51

Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat, September 4, 2026, Announced

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HamalGeneral

Shabbat Candle Lighting and Departure Times Across Israel

Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba

Center

Hebrew · Sole source

This article lists the precise times for the start and end of Shabbat in numerous Israeli cities. Shabbat begins with candle lighting and concludes with the appearance of stars. Times vary across the country, with Jerusalem's Shabbat starting at 5:18 PM and ending at 6:34 PM, and other cities having slightly different schedules.

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  • Shabbat candle lighting times vary across Israeli cities.
  • Jerusalem's Shabbat begins at 5:18 PM and ends at 6:34 PM.
  • Ashdod's Shabbat starts at 5:38 PM and concludes at 6:36 PM.
  • The article lists times for dozens of other Israeli cities.
  • These times mark the observance period for Jewish Sabbath.

The article provides specific times for the commencement and conclusion of Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath) in various cities across Israel. Shabbat begins with the lighting of candles, with times varying slightly by location due to geographical differences. For example, in Jerusalem, Shabbat candles are lit at 5:18 PM and conclude at 6:34 PM. In Ashdod, Shabbat begins at 5:38 PM and ends at 6:36 PM. Other cities listed include Tiberias, Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, Hadera, Haifa, Rehovot, Nahariya, Beersheba, Eilat, Petah Tikva, Netanya, Modi'in, Afula, Rishon LeZion, Bnei Brak, Holon, Lod, Modi'in Illit, Beit Shemesh, Ra'anana, Ramla, Rosh Ha'ayin, Kiryat Gat, Acre, Karmiel, Netivot, Ma'ale Adumim, Dimona, Ofakim, Sderot, Givat Shmuel, Arad, Kiryat Shmona, Beit She'an, Ramat Gan, Yavne, Bat Yam, Kfar Saba, Safed, and Herzliya, each with their respective Shabbat entry and exit times. The times indicate the period when observant Jews refrain from work and other activities until the Sabbath concludes.

HamalCentre · Tel Aviv

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