Israel Announces Shabbat Start and End Times for July 17, 2026, Across Major Cities

The Israeli news service C14 has published the Shabbat start and end times for July 17, 2026, corresponding to Parashat Devarim (3rd of Av, 5786). The times are provided for various cities across Israel, including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beersheba, Gaza City, Hebron, Eilat, Carmiel, Beit She'an, and Ariel. For example, in Jerusalem, Shabbat begins at 19:13 and ends at 20:31, with the Rabbeinu Tam time at 21:06. In Tel Aviv, Shabbat starts at 19:30 and ends at 20:34, with Rabbeinu Tam at 21:04.

The report also includes the traditional blessing recited when lighting the Shabbat candles, highlighting the spiritual significance of the ritual. The blessing asks for divine favor, protection, and the nurturing of wise and God-fearing descendants, invoking the merit of the matriarchs Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah. The blessing concludes with a plea for the eternal light of the candles and salvation.

This information is intended to assist observant Jews in properly observing Shabbat according to local times, including the Rabbeinu Tam time, which is a later time some follow for ending Shabbat. The article wishes readers a peaceful and blessed Shabbat.