Sabbath Candle Lighting Times and Torah Portion Insights for November 6, 2026
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Sabbath candles will be lit on November 6, 2026, with specific times provided for major Israeli cities. The weekly Torah portion, "Chayei Sarah," prompts a discussion on the meaning of a "good life" through the example of the matriarch Sarah. Rashi's commentary suggests Sarah's years were all good due to her inner resilience, offering a lesson in maintaining one's values amidst life's challenges.
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- Sabbath candles will be lit on November 6, 2026, with specific times for Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beersheba, and Eilat.
- The weekly Torah portion is "Chayei Sarah," beginning with a verse about the matriarch Sarah's age.
- Commentator Rashi interprets Sarah's 127 years as "equally good" despite hardships.
- Sarah's life is presented as an example of inner resilience and maintaining values.
- The "good life" is defined by constancy and finding meaning, not absence of crisis.
On Friday, November 6, 2026, Sabbath candles will be lit 18 minutes before sunset, with Jerusalem observing a 40-minute interval. Specific lighting and end-of-Sabbath times are provided for Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beersheba, and Eilat. The ritual involves covering the eyes with palms while reciting a blessing.
This week's Torah portion, "Chayei Sarah," begins with a verse stating Sarah lived to be 100, 20, and 7 years old. The commentator Rashi interprets this to mean all her years were equally good. This is contrasted with Sarah's life experiences, including infertility, periods of hardship, famine, and family crises, which might seem to contradict the notion of a "good life."
The commentary suggests that Sarah's life was considered good because she maintained her inner self and values despite external circumstances. Unlike people who can be negatively altered by wealth or misfortune, Sarah remained constant. This resilience is presented as a model for personal growth, where individuals can find meaning and avoid feeling like victims, regardless of their situation. The "good life" is thus defined not by the absence of crises, but by the ability to stay true to oneself and find purpose in all events.
