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Thirteen mostly Russian-speaking Jews and three Arab Muslims met under a cherry tree next to Common Grounds coffee shop in Armenia's capital to welcome Shabbat. Invited guests came from Egypt and Lebanon. Haaretz reported the July 3, 2026, event.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTimes for lighting candles and ending Shabbat are provided for New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and five Israeli cities on Friday, May 29, 2026.
jns.orgPresident Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to formally encourage Americans to observe Shabbat as part of events marking the country’s 250th anniversary. The call came ahead of a national prayer rally. The announcement drew both praise and criticism from Jewish groups.