It is considered a great mitzvah and responsibility to honor the Sabbath and Holidays by lighting candles 18 minutes before sunset at the onset of Shabbat or the Holiday. This unique commandment, entrusted to the Jewish woman, is rich with meaning and purpose. Click here for a candle lighting wizard.
Candle Lighting Times for Rosh Hashana
Sunday, September 29
Light Candles 6:17 pm
Monday, September 30
Light candles after 7:16 pm
Tuesday, October 1
Holiday ends: 7:15 pm
Yom Kippur
Tuesday, October 8
Light candles 6:01 pm
Wednesday, October 9
Holiday/fast ends at 7:02 pm
