MoedShemini Atzeret 2027 · New York
- First night
- 18 min before sunset
- Holiday ends
Times calculated for New York. For another city, open the Moed app or your city’s page.
Day by day
| Day | Candles | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| EveFriday, October 22 | 5:47 PM18 min before sunset | — |
| Day 1Saturday, October 23 | 6:46 PMafter nightfall, from an existing flame | — |
In major cities
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- Chicago
- Toronto
- Montreal
- London
- Paris
Each city’s lighting custom (18 min).
Shemini Atzeret: what happens
Shemini Atzeret is a yom tov separate from Sukkot. The prayer for rain, Tefilat Geshem, is recited, and in many communities Yizkor too.
In the diaspora the next day, the 23rd of Tishrei, is Simchat Torah. In Israel, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are the same day.
What people do
- Reciting the prayer for rain (Tefilat Geshem).
- In the diaspora, many still eat in the sukkah, without the blessing.
- Yizkor in many communities.
For a halakhic ruling, ask your rabbi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Shemini Atzeret in 2027?
Shemini Atzeret 2027 begins on the evening of Friday, October 22 and ends on Saturday, October 23, on the diaspora calendar. (22 Tishrei 5788)
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