⭐ South Florida Shabbat, Havdalah, Parashat & Shabbat Name Times

South Florida Shabbat & Havdalah Times

Jewish families across South Florida rely on accurate, easy‑to‑find Shabbat candle‑lighting and Havdalah times. This page provides a simple way to check this week’s schedule for West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, including:

• Shabbat candle‑lighting time
• Havdalah time
• This week’s Torah portion (Parashat)
• The name of the Shabbat (for example, Shabbat Shirah, Shabbat HaGadol, Shabbat Chazon)

Whether you are preparing for Shabbat, coordinating with family, or planning for travel, these local times help you welcome Shabbat with peace, clarity, and connection to tradition.

Choose Your City

Select your community below to view this week’s Shabbat candle‑lighting time, Havdalah time, Parashat, and Shabbat name:

West Palm Beach Shabbat Times, Parashat & Shabbat Name

Boca Raton Shabbat Times, Parashat & Shabbat Name

Fort Lauderdale Shabbat Times, Parashat & Shabbat Name

Miami Shabbat Times, Parashat & Shabbat Name

About This Weekly Resource

Kronish Funeral Services is honored to support Jewish families throughout South Florida. Providing accurate Shabbat times, Parashat information, and weekly Shabbat names is one way we help families stay connected to tradition, community, and meaningful Jewish rhythms.

This page updates automatically each week, so you always have the correct information for your city.

Q: What time does Shabbat start and end in South Florida this week?

Shabbat begins at candle-lighting time on Friday evening — typically 18 minutes before sunset — and ends on Saturday night at Havdalah, when three stars are visible in the sky. Because South Florida spans several latitudes and the sun sets at different times throughout the year, the exact times shift weekly. This page updates automatically every week with accurate candle-lighting and Havdalah times for West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and surrounding communities.

Q: Why do Shabbat times vary from city to city in South Florida?

Shabbat times are calculated based on the precise geographic coordinates of each location and the position of the sun on that calendar date. Even within South Florida, there can be a few minutes' difference between, say, Miami and West Palm Beach. That's why Kronish Funeral Services provides times broken down by community — so your family always has the most accurate information for your community.

Q: Can a Jewish funeral take place on Shabbat?

No. Under halachic law (Jewish law), funerals and burials cannot be held on Shabbat or on most major Jewish holidays. This is one of the most important reasons families and funeral directors need to know the exact start and end times of Shabbat. If a passing occurs close to or during Shabbat, Kronish Funeral Services coordinates with families and rabbis to schedule arrangements that fully honor Jewish law and tradition.

Q: What is Havdalah, and when does it occur?

Havdalah is the brief, beautiful ceremony that marks the end of Shabbat and the beginning of the new week. It involves blessings over wine, spices, and a braided candle. Havdalah takes place on Saturday night after nightfall — typically 42 to 50 minutes after sunset in most South Florida communities, though this can vary by congregation or custom (minhag). This page lists the Havdalah time for each community every week.

Q: What is Parashat HaShavua, and why is it listed here?

Parashat HaShavua is the weekly Torah portion read aloud in synagogue on Shabbat morning. Knowing the Parasha is meaningful for families observing a yahrtzeit, planning a bar or bat mitzvah, or simply staying connected to the Jewish calendar. Kronish Funeral Services includes the weekly Parasha and Shabbat name as a community resource — another way we stay connected to the traditions that bring our community together.

Q: Which South Florida cities are covered on this page?

This page provides Shabbat and Havdalah times for communities throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin Counties — including Miami, Miami Beach, Aventura, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm City, and Stuart. If you don't see your city listed, contact us, and we'll help you find the right times.

Q: How does Kronish Funeral Services coordinate arrangements around Shabbat?

Our staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including Shabbat — for urgent needs. When a passing occurs near Shabbat, we work closely with the family's rabbi and the Chevra Kadisha to ensure all arrangements are made in a way that is both halachically correct and respectful of the family's grief. We never rush decisions, and we never let timing create unnecessary stress for a mourning family.

Q: Does Kronish serve non-Orthodox Jewish families as well?

Absolutely. Kronish Funeral Services welcomes and serves families from all streams of Judaism — Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, and unaffiliated. Whether you observe Shabbat strictly or want accurate times for candle-lighting and Havdalah, this page is a resource for the entire South Florida Jewish community.

Q: Is Kronish Funeral Services available if a loved one passes on Shabbat or a holiday?

Yes. While funerals cannot be held on Shabbat or Jewish holidays, our staff is reachable around the clock to receive your call, begin documentation, and ensure your loved one is cared for with complete dignity until arrangements can formally begin. You will never be alone during those hours.

Q: How do I contact Kronish Funeral Services for funeral arrangements or questions?

You can reach our team 24/7 by phone. We serve Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin Counties from our location in Boca Raton. We are locally owned and operated by members of the South Florida Jewish community, and committed to treating every family with compassion, transparency, and deep respect for Jewish tradition.