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This Shabbat in Queens

Shabbat Times for Queens

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

Candle Lighting

5:35pm

Friday, October 30

Havdalah

6:35pm

Saturday, October 31

This Week's Torah Portion

Parashat Vayera

פרשת וירא

Times computed from 40°42′N 73°49′W America/New_York. Sourced from Hebcal.

Friday Night Dinner Plans?

Kosher restaurants in Queens

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

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Frequently Asked

Shabbat in Queens

What time does Shabbat start in Queens this week?

Candle lighting in Queens this week is at 5:35pm on Friday, October 30. Shabbat ends with havdalah at 6:35pm 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 Queens?

Shabbat candle lighting in Queens 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 Queens for Shabbat dinner?

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