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This Shabbat in Houston

Shabbat Times for Houston

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

Candle Lighting

5:12pm

Friday, November 6

Havdalah

6:07pm

Saturday, November 7

This Week's Torah Portion

Parashat Chayei Sara

פרשת חיי שרה

Times computed from 29°45′N 95°22′W America/Chicago. Sourced from Hebcal.

Friday Night Dinner Plans?

Kosher restaurants in Houston

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

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Frequently Asked

Shabbat in Houston

What time does Shabbat start in Houston this week?

Candle lighting in Houston this week is at 5:12pm on Friday, November 6. Shabbat ends with havdalah at 6:07pm 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 Houston?

Shabbat candle lighting in Houston 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 Houston for Shabbat dinner?

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