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The Complete Guide to Shabbat Times and Candle Lighting

"Shabbat times and candle lighting schedules determine the precise weekly transition into the Jewish day of rest, occurring just before sunset every Friday evening. Calculating these times requires accounting for geographic coordinates, seasonal twilight variations, and traditional local custom offsets—most commonly lighting candles 18 minutes before sunset. Understanding the Timing Mechanics of Shabbat The observance of Shabbat begins before sunset on Friday and concludes after nightfall on Saturday evening. Because Jewish days follow a lunar-solar calendar where days begin at dusk, calculating the exact start and end times requires precise a..."

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