Sabbath Candle Lighting Times and Torah Portion Insights for October 30, 2026
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
On Friday, October 30, 2026, Sabbath candles will be lit at specific times across Israeli cities, including Jerusalem at 4:15 PM and Tel Aviv at 4:32 PM, with the Sabbath ending later that evening. The weekly Torah portion "Vayera" is discussed, focusing on an interpretation by Rabbi Chaim ben Attar concerning Sarah's reaction to news of her pregnancy. The commentary stresses the importance of acknowledging one's mistakes and learning from them.
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- Sabbath candles will be lit in Jerusalem at 4:15 PM and end at 5:28 PM on October 30, 2026.
- Sabbath candles will be lit in Tel Aviv at 4:32 PM and end at 5:30 PM on October 30, 2026.
- The weekly Torah portion for October 30, 2026, is "Vayera."
- Rabbi Chaim ben Attar interpreted Sarah's laughter as a reaction to embarrassment, not deceit.
- The commentary emphasizes the importance of admitting mistakes for personal growth.
The article provides the specific times for lighting Sabbath candles and the end of the Sabbath on Friday, October 30, 2026, for several Israeli cities. In Jerusalem, candles are lit at 4:15 PM and the Sabbath ends at 5:28 PM. Tel Aviv follows with lighting at 4:32 PM and the Sabbath ending at 5:30 PM. Haifa's times are 4:24 PM for lighting and 5:28 PM for the end of the Sabbath. Beersheba's times are 4:34 PM for lighting and 5:30 PM for the end of the Sabbath. Eilat's times are 4:26 PM for lighting and 5:31 PM for the end of the Sabbath.
Following the candle lighting, a blessing is recited after covering the eyes with palms: "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 Sabbath candle).
This week's Torah portion is "Vayera." The article delves into an interpretation by Rabbi Chaim ben Attar, author of "Or HaChaim," regarding Sarah's reaction to the news of her impending childbirth at an advanced age. Sarah laughed, and when questioned, denied it out of fear and embarrassment. Rabbi ben Attar suggests Sarah's reaction stemmed not from deceit, but from a moment of profound discomfort with her own actions or a perceived mistake. He posits that fear, shame, and internal tension can lead even honest individuals to instinctively defend themselves.
The commentary emphasizes that the narrative continues with the divine response, "No, you laughed." This highlights the importance of courageously acknowledging the truth about one's actions, even when difficult. The text concludes that while mistakes are human, true maturity lies in the ability to honestly admit errors, learn from them, and move forward, fostering personal growth and strengthening interpersonal trust.
