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Ongoing Story· Day 58

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

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Shabbat Candle Lighting and Havdalah Times Across Israel

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This report details the specific times for Shabbat candle lighting and Havdalah across numerous Israeli cities. Shabbat begins with candle lighting before sunset and concludes with the Havdalah ceremony after nightfall. The times vary by location, with Jerusalem's Shabbat starting at 4:11 PM and ending at 5:28 PM, and Tel Aviv's beginning at 4:30 PM and ending at 5:29 PM. These times are essential for observant Jewish communities.

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  • Shabbat candle lighting and Havdalah times are provided for multiple Israeli cities.
  • Jerusalem's Shabbat begins at 4:11 PM and ends at 5:28 PM.
  • Tel Aviv's Shabbat begins at 4:30 PM and ends at 5:29 PM.
  • Times vary by city due to geographical differences.
  • These times are important for observant Jewish households.
Shabbat Candle Lighting and Havdalah Times Across Israel
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This report provides the precise times for Shabbat candle lighting and the conclusion of Shabbat (Havdalah) for various cities across Israel. The times vary slightly by location due to geographical differences. For example, in Jerusalem, Shabbat begins at 4:11 PM and ends at 5:28 PM. In Tel Aviv, candles are lit at 4:30 PM, with Shabbat concluding at 5:29 PM. Other cities listed include Ashdod, Tiberias, Ashkelon, Hadera, Haifa, Rehovot, Nahariya, Be'er Sheva, 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. The times are crucial for observant Jewish households to adhere to Shabbat regulations, which begin with candle lighting before sunset and end with the Havdalah ceremony after nightfall.

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