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Rosh Hashanah Candle Lighting Times and Shofar Blowing Details Announced
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First reported by 0404 · 20 hours ago
What happened
Candle lighting times for Rosh Hashanah 2026 in Israel have been released, along with details for shofar blowing ceremonies on September 11 and 12. The schedule includes specific times for Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba, and outlines the blessings to be recited.
- 01Rosh Hashanah candle lighting times for 2026 are set for September 11 and 12.
- 02Specific times are provided for Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba.
- 03Candles for the second day are lit from a pre-existing flame.
- 04Two specific blessings are recited before lighting the candles.
- 05Shofar blowing will occur on September 12, with Chabad Hasidim organizing events.
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