Wednesday, October 23, 2024
21 Tishrei, 5785
In the diaspora States, Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah are celebrated over two days, whereas in Israel, they are held on the same day. Therefore, in the US, the first time is the candle lighting for Shemini Atzeret and the second for Simhat Torah.
Therefore, the Simhat Torah candles should be lit from a pre-existing flame.
The chag ends on Saturday evening as Simhat Torah runs into Shabbat.
New York
Shemini Atzeret candle lighting: 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday October 23
Simhat Torah candle lighting: 6:43 p.m. on Thursday, October 24
Los Angeles
Shemini Atzeret candle lighting: 5:51 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23
Simhat Torah candle lighting: 6:46 p.m. on Thursday, October 24
In Israel, Simhat Torah and Shemini Atzeret are on the same day, so the time it ends refers to the next day (Thursday 24).
Jerusalem
Candle lighting time: 5:18 p.m.
Chag ends: 6:34 p.m.
Tel Aviv
Candle lighting time: 5:37 p.m
Chag ends: 6:35 p.m.
Haifa
Candle lighting time: 5:28 p.m
Chag ends: 6:34 p.m.
Beersheba
Candle lighting time: 5:40 p.m
Chag ends: 6:36 p.m.