Skip to content
Kosher Connect

This Shabbat in Gainesville

Shabbat Times for Gainesville

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

Candle Lighting

5:20pm

Friday, November 6

Havdalah

6:15pm

Saturday, November 7

This Week's Torah Portion

Parashat Chayei Sara

פרשת חיי שרה

Times computed from 29°39′N 82°19′W America/New_York. Sourced from Hebcal.

Friday Night Dinner Plans?

Kosher restaurants in Gainesville

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

Browse Gainesville KosherOr see kosher Shabbat meals & takeout in Gainesville →

Frequently Asked

Shabbat in Gainesville

What time does Shabbat start in Gainesville this week?

Candle lighting in Gainesville this week is at 5:20pm on Friday, November 6. Shabbat ends with havdalah at 6:15pm 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 Gainesville?

Shabbat candle lighting in Gainesville 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 Gainesville for Shabbat dinner?

Kosher Connect lists the kosher restaurants, bakeries, and caterers in Gainesville, 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