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This Shabbat in Des Moines

Shabbat Times for Des Moines

Candle lighting, havdalah, and the weekly parsha, updated each week.

Candle Lighting

4:45pm

Friday, November 6

Havdalah

5:45pm

Saturday, November 7

This Week's Torah Portion

Parashat Chayei Sara

פרשת חיי שרה

Times computed from 41°35′N 93°37′W America/Chicago. Sourced from Hebcal.

Friday Night Dinner Plans?

Kosher restaurants in Des Moines

Browse verified kosher restaurants, bakeries, and caterers in Des Moines, perfect for picking up challah, ordering Friday night takeout, or booking a table for after havdalah.

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Frequently Asked

Shabbat in Des Moines

What time does Shabbat start in Des Moines this week?

Candle lighting in Des Moines this week is at 4:45pm on Friday, November 6. Shabbat ends with havdalah at 5:45pm on Saturday, November 7.

What is this week's parsha?

This week's Torah portion is Parashat Chayei Sara.

How are candle-lighting times calculated for Des Moines?

Shabbat candle lighting in Des Moines is set 18 minutes before sunset on Friday. Havdalah is observed when three medium-sized stars are visible, approximately 8.5° below the horizon. All times are sourced from Hebcal and updated weekly.

Where can I find kosher restaurants in Des Moines for Shabbat dinner?

Kosher Connect lists the kosher restaurants, bakeries, and caterers in Des Moines, each with its certification status. Many close before Shabbat begins on Friday afternoon, so call ahead to confirm before you plan around them.

Maintained by the Kosher Connect editorial team · Updated weekly via Hebcal