Shabbat & Zmanim in Bet Shemesh
Candle lighting in Bet Shemesh, Israel is 7:27 PM on Friday, July 17, 2026. Shabbat ends at 8:35 PM on Saturday, July 18. This week's Torah portion is Devarim.
Candle lighting is 18 minutes before sunset; Shabbat end is 50 minutes after sunset. Times are calculated for Bet Shemesh, Israel's exact coordinates — for halachic practice, consult your local rav.
The Jewish community of Bet Shemesh has kosher food.
Candle-lighting times in Bet Shemesh — next 4 weeks
| Friday | Candle lighting | Shabbat ends | Torah portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 17 | 7:27 PM | 8:35 PM | Devarim |
| Friday, July 24 | 7:24 PM | 8:32 PM | Vaetchanan |
| Friday, July 31 | 7:19 PM | 8:27 PM | Eikev |
| Friday, August 7 | 7:13 PM | 8:21 PM | Re’eh |
Today's zmanim in Bet Shemesh — Friday, July 17, 2026
- Alot HaShachar (dawn) (עלות השחר): 4:21 AM
- Misheyakir (earliest tallis & tefillin) (משיכיר): 4:48 AM
- Netz HaChamah (sunrise) (נץ החמה): 5:46 AM
- Latest Shema (GRA) (סוף זמן ק״ש): 9:16 AM
- Latest Shacharit (GRA) (סוף זמן תפילה): 10:26 AM
- Chatzot (midday) (חצות היום): 12:46 PM
- Mincha Gedola (מנחה גדולה): 1:21 PM
- Plag HaMincha (פלג המנחה): 6:18 PM
- Shkiah (sunset) (שקיעה): 7:45 PM
- Tzeit HaKochavim (nightfall, 8.5°) (צאת הכוכבים): 8:26 PM
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