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This Shabbat in Gaithersburg

Shabbat Times for Gaithersburg

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

Candle Lighting

4:44pm

Friday, November 6

Havdalah

5:43pm

Saturday, November 7

This Week's Torah Portion

Parashat Chayei Sara

פרשת חיי שרה

Times computed from 39°8′N 77°11′W America/New_York. Sourced from Hebcal.

Friday Night Dinner Plans?

Kosher restaurants in Gaithersburg

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

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Frequently Asked

Shabbat in Gaithersburg

What time does Shabbat start in Gaithersburg this week?

Candle lighting in Gaithersburg this week is at 4:44pm on Friday, November 6. Shabbat ends with havdalah at 5:43pm 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 Gaithersburg?

Shabbat candle lighting in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg for Shabbat dinner?

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