Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US
Shabbat candle-lighting times for various cities in Israel and the US have been announced. Shavuot begins in Israel on May 21 and ends on May 22, while the rest of the world observes it until May 23. Specific candle-lighting times for cities like New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Jerusalem are provided.
- ▪Shavuot begins in Israel on May 21 and ends on May 22.
- ▪In the US, Shavuot ends on May 23.
- ▪Candle-lighting times vary by city, with New York at 7:55 p.m. and Jerusalem at 6:53 p.m.
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