Shavuot, Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US
Shavuot begins in Israel on May 21 and ends on May 22, coinciding with the start of Shabbat. For the rest of the world, Shavuot concludes on May 23 when Shabbat ends. Candle-lighting times for various cities in Israel and the US are provided for both Shavuot and Shabbat.
- ▪Shavuot begins in Israel on Thursday, May 21, and ends on Friday, May 22.
- ▪For the rest of the world, Shavuot ends on May 23.
- ▪Candle-lighting times vary by city, with specific times listed for New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and several cities in Israel.
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