Shabbat times for Jewish communities in the UK have been released for the week of November 28 to December 5. This period includes key observances and the Torah portion for the week. Communities across various cities will observe Shabbat at different times, starting on Friday and concluding the following Saturday.
Shabbat Timing Details
On Friday, November 28 (Kislev 8), Shabbat begins at:
- London: 15:42
- Bournemouth: 15:48
- Leeds: 15:34
- Manchester: 15:41
- Gateshead: 15:30
- Glasgow: 15:36
The Torah portion for Saturday, November 29 (Kislev 9) will be from Genesis 28:10 to 32:3. The associated Haftarah readings will differ based on tradition: Sephardim will read from Hosea 11:7 to 12:12, while Ashkenazim will read from Hosea 12:13 to 14:10. Shabbat will conclude at the following times:
- London: 16:49
- Bournemouth: 17:03
- Leeds: 16:47
- Manchester: 16:52
- Gateshead: 16:49
- Glasgow: 16:52
Upcoming Observances
On Thursday, December 4 (Kislev 14), communities are encouraged to recite the Tal Umatar prayer in the evening. Shabbat will again commence on Friday, December 5 (Kislev 15) at the following times:
- London: 15:38
- Bournemouth: 15:44
- Leeds: 15:29
- Manchester: 15:36
- Gateshead: 15:25
- Glasgow: 15:36
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