Keeping Tradition: Know When to Light Shabbat Candles This Week
What’s happening
The Jerusalem Post has released the Shabbat candle-lighting times for various cities in Israel and the United States for Friday, December 22, 2023. As the Jewish community prepares for Shabbat, knowing the precise time to light candles is an essential part of observing the Sabbath tradition.
Why it matters
Shabbat candle-lighting is a time-honored practice in Jewish households, marking the beginning of the Sabbath. Adhering to these times is significant for maintaining the traditional observance of the day of rest, which is central to Jewish faith and culture.
Cities and times
New York: Light Candles at 4:14 PM; Shabbat Ends at 5:19 PM
Los Angeles: Light Candles at 4:30 PM; Shabbat Ends at 5:30 PM
Jerusalem: Light Candles at 4:03 PM; Shabbat Ends at 5:21 PM
Tel Aviv: Light Candles at 4:18 PM; Shabbat Ends at 5:22 PM
Haifa: Light Candles at 4:08 PM; Shabbat Ends at 5:19 PM
Beersheba: Light Candles at 4:22 PM; Shabbat Ends at 5:23 PM
Eilat: Light Candles at 4:16 PM; Shabbat Ends at 5:26 PM
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This story was first published on jpost.com.