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Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Shabbat candle lighting times are provided for various cities in Israel and the United States for Friday, June 12, 2026.
  • The times indicate when candles should be lit to usher in the Sabbath and when Shabbat concludes.
  • This information is a regular service for observant Jewish communities observing the weekly Sabbath.

Observant Jewish individuals in Israel and the United States can find the precise times for Shabbat candle lighting and the conclusion of the Sabbath for Friday, June 12, 2026. These times are crucial for adhering to religious observances that mark the beginning and end of the weekly day of rest.

In New York, candles are to be lit at 8:10 p.m., with Shabbat ending at 9:19 p.m. Miami follows with candle lighting at 7:55 p.m. and Shabbat concluding at 8:52 p.m. For those on the West Coast, Los Angeles observes candle lighting at 7:48 p.m. and Shabbat ending at 8:50 p.m.

Across Israel, Jerusalem's candle lighting is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., with Shabbat ending at 8:28 p.m. Tel Aviv follows at 7:25 p.m. for lighting and 8:30 p.m. for conclusion. Haifa's times are 7:19 p.m. for lighting and 8:32 p.m. for ending. Beersheba observes candle lighting at 7:25 p.m. and Shabbat ending at 8:28 p.m., while Eilat's times are 7:11 p.m. for lighting and 8:22 p.m. for conclusion.

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