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This Shabbat in New Jersey

Shabbat Times for New Jersey

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

Candle Lighting

5:38pm

Friday, October 30

Havdalah

6:37pm

Saturday, October 31

This Week's Torah Portion

Parashat Vayera

פרשת וירא

Times computed from 40°5′N 74°13′W America/New_York. Sourced from Hebcal.

Friday Night Dinner Plans?

Kosher restaurants in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Shabbat in New Jersey

What time does Shabbat start in New Jersey this week?

Candle lighting in New Jersey this week is at 5:38pm on Friday, October 30. Shabbat ends with havdalah at 6:37pm on Saturday, October 31.

What is this week's parsha?

This week's Torah portion is Parashat Vayera.

How are candle-lighting times calculated for New Jersey?

Shabbat candle lighting in New Jersey 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 New Jersey for Shabbat dinner?

Kosher Connect lists the kosher restaurants, bakeries, and caterers in New Jersey, 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