Shabbat and Holidays
Candlelighting and Havdalah
| Date | Candle lighting | Havdalah | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earliest | Latest | ||
| January 3/4 | 5:02 p.m. | 6:09 p.m. | |
| January 10/11 | 5:10 p.m. | 6:16 p.m. | |
| January 17/18 | 5:18 p.m. | 6:23 p.m. | |
| January 24/25 | 5:27 p.m. | 6:32 p.m. | |
| January 31/Feb. 1 | 5:36 p.m. | 6:40 p.m. | |
| February 7/8 | 5:45 p.m. | 6:49 p.m. |
**Havdalah after Rosh Hashanah is the blessing over wine and havdalah alone (no spices or candle).
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.