shabbat-times

Returns Shabbat times and Jewish holiday data in JSON format.

262|59|Updated Jan 7, 2026

Search Tags:#typescript #javascript #web-app #date-conversion #shabbat-times #hebcal #calendar-api

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npx skills add https://github.com/hoodini/ai-agents-skills --skill shabbat-times

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Skill: shabbat-times
Source: https://github.com/hoodini/ai-agents-skills/tree/main/skills/shabbat-times
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hoodini/ai-agents-skills --skill shabbat-times

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides easy access to Shabbat times and Jewish calendar data via the Hebcal API for apps and websites, simplifying the integration of daily Hebrew calendar information.

Core Features & Use Cases

Shabbat times retrieval: Fetch candle lighting, havdalah, and parashat data for a location using Hebcal.
Jewish calendar data: Access holidays, Hebrew dates, and related calendar information for apps and dashboards.
Use Case: Build a widget that displays today’s Shabbat times and Hebrew date for a user’s location.

Quick Start

Use the Hebcal API to fetch Shabbat times for a location. For example: const response = await fetch('https://www.hebcal.com/shabbat?cfg=json&geonameid=5128581&M=on'); const data = await response.json();

Frequently Asked Questions about shabbat-times

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I fetch Shabbat times and candle lighting data for a specific location in my JavaScript web app?▼

You can fetch Shabbat times by querying the Hebcal API using standard HTTP fetch in JavaScript, passing either a GeoNames ID or geographic coordinates to receive structured JSON data containing candle lighting, havdalah, and parashat information.

What Jewish calendar data can I retrieve using the Hebcal API?▼

The Hebcal API provides Jewish calendar data including Hebrew dates, holiday information, candle lighting times, havdalah schedules, and parashat readings, all returned as structured JSON ready for integration into apps and dashboards.

Do I need to install any specialized libraries or dependencies to get Hebrew calendar information?▼

No specialized software installation is required to retrieve Hebrew calendar information. You only need standard HTTP fetch usage available in JavaScript and TypeScript environments to query the Hebcal API and parse the returned JSON response.

Can I use geographic coordinates instead of city names to query Shabbat times?▼

Yes, the Hebcal API supports querying Shabbat times using either GeoNames IDs or direct geographic coordinates, allowing flexible location-based retrieval of Jewish calendar data and candle lighting times for your application.

How do I integrate Hebrew date and holiday information into a web dashboard?▼

You can integrate Hebrew date and holiday information by fetching structured JSON from the Hebcal API using a standard fetch request, then parsing the returned data to display holidays, Hebrew dates, and Shabbat times directly in your web dashboard.