Shabbat and Holidays
Candlelighting and Havdalah
| Date | Candle lighting | Havdalah | |
|---|---|---|---|
| earliest | latest | ||
| April 10/11 | 6:57 p.m. | 8:04 p.m. | 9:02 p.m. |
| April 17/18 | 7:03 p.m. | 8:12 p.m. | 9:10 p.m. |
| April 24/25 | 7:09 p.m. | 8:20 p.m. | 9:19 p.m. |
| May 1/2 | 7:15 p.m. | 8:28 p.m. | 9:27 p.m. |
| May 8/9 | 7:21 p.m. | 7:36 p.m. | 9:43 p.m. |
| May 15/16 | 7:27 p.m. | 8:44 p.m | 9:42 p.m. |
| Shavuot | |||
| Thursday, May 21 | 8:50 p.m. | ||
| Friday, May 22 | 7:33 p.m.* | 8:51 p.m.* | |
| Saturday, May 23 | 9:49 p.m. | ||
| May 29/30 | 7:38 p.m. | 8:57 p.m. | 9:55 p.m. |
| June 5/6 | 7:43 p.m. | 9:03 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
- *From a flame lit before the beginning of Yom Tov.
- ** Havdalah is done without the candle and spices.
Underwrite a Kiddush
Celebrate a simcha or honor a loved one by underwriting a Shabbat Kiddush. Cost is $54 for a Shabbat Kiddush. The cost is $144 to sponsor a Shabbat lunch, or $54 to partially underwrite the lunch. Underwriting will be acknowledged in the weekly Shabbat announcements. Please remember that no special food requests are permitted; however, you may provide a certified kosher cake to mark the occasion. Reserve your date by contacting the synagogue office: 616-949-2840 or office@ahavasisraelgr.org.
Candles
As a service to our members, stop by Ahavas Israel for your Yahrzeit, Havdalah, Shabbat, and Chanukkah candle needs. Candles are located on the self-service cart next to the office. Help yourself to what you need, and leave a donation in the envelopes provided.