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Parsha Halacha

First Night of Rosh Hashanah

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Monday Evening, 1 Tishrei, October 22

Candle-lighting time is 6:59 p.m.

  • The two Brachot are: Baruch...L'hadlik Ner Shel Yom Hazikaron followed by the Shehechiyonu blessing.
  • If a man lights the candles, he should not recite the blessing of Shehechiyanu as he will recite this during Kiddush.
  • One who needs a pre-existing flame from which to light candles on the second night and before Shabbat should light a 48-hour candle before sundown.

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