When Shabbat Begins (pdf)

   (Excerpt of a letter to a brother in chains concerning the start of Yahweh’s Sabbaths at the setting of the sun).   

I’ve also heard of those who have contended that Shabbat doesn’t even start at sunset. As if it must be completely dark outside to begin Yahweh’s Sabbaths. This sounds like what is taking place in the “House of Yahweh”. And it is absurd. And it shows just how much there are those who (unconsciously) are being used to lead the Called Out Ones astray. Whoever it is, they must like being as a damned Godworshiping Samaritan, for it was they who calculated in this manner. It is even made pretty clear in the Sabbath book (written by the house of Yahweh) that Shabbat begins at sunset, and not at complete darkness. For one: if one were waiting for the sky or heavens to become completely dark, then you would be waiting until midnight! Moreover, there is light from many suns in the heavens lighting up this earth even when the heavens are completely dark. The Scriptures speak of the SUN setting and is no longer visible. It does not speak of when the sky or heavens appear completely dark. It is dark outside when the sun sets (that is, you need a “mingling”/mixture of dark and light to get darkness or “night” for example, or anything that is dark), but it does not mean that it is completely dark or black. And neither does the Scriptures   speak of the sun being gone and it having to be black outside. It mentions being dark and that is all. So for those who want to add to Yahweh’s Laws because they think highly of themselves and think they are set to be teachers, then I tell you that the time of judgment is coming, and that there will be no cloak.

The exhaustive concordance of the Bible: Showing every word of the test of the common English version of the canonical books, and every occurence of each word in regular order6153 עֶרֶב [`ereb /eh·reb/] n m. From 6150; TWOT 1689a; GK 6847; 137 occurrences; AV translates as “even” 72 times, “evening” 47 times, “night” four times, “mingled” twice, “people” twice, “eventide” twice, “eveningtide + 6256” twice, “Arabia” once, “days” once, “even + 996” once, “evening + 3117” once, “evening + 6256” once, and “eventide + 6256” once. 1 evening, night, sunset. 1a evening, sunset. 1b night.

Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains : Hebrew (Old Testament)6847 II. עֶרֶב (˓ě∙rěḇ): n.[masc.]; ≡ Str 6153; TWOT 1689a—1. LN 67.191 evening, sundown, i.e., the period of time related to the setting of the sun, from late or very late afternoon to the beginning of the dark night time (1Sa 14:24);

Vine's complete expository dictionary of Old and New Testament wordsEVENING ˓ereb (עֶרֶב, 6153), “evening, night.” The noun ˓ereb appears about 130 times and in all periods. This word represents the time of the day immediately preceding and following the setting of the sun. During this period, the dove returned to Noah’s ark (Gen. 8:11).    

This same word is used when speaking of the sunset beginning of Shabbat. Now I suppose this matter of a dove returning to Noah means nothing to anyone in this Scripture. But it would if you knew the fact that doves do NOT fly at night! (that is, when it is completely dark outside)!

Reading from dovesinflight.com/facts.html

What happens to the doves after they are released?
The doves will usually circle the area a few times in wonderful formation, then fly home, where they are fed, watered, and they feel safe. They are well trained and very fit.
How do they know where "home" is?
Apart from being given thorough training from an early age, the "homing instinct" seems to be just that - an instinct. Nobody really knows exactly just how they do it, but they must be the right type of bird, fit, healthy and well trained to start with.
How are the doves trained to fly "home"?
We begin handling the doves at just a few weeks old, and homing training starts at around twelve weeks, with small distances, then building up to longer flights.
How far can they fly?
A well trained healthy bird can fly up to 600 miles. However, we limit the releases to within approximately a 50 mile radius of their home.
What is the difference between Doves and Pigeons?
All pigeons are actually classified as doves.  The species of our birds are white Rock Doves, Columba livia.  They are very similar to the homing pigeons which are raced to distances up to 500 miles.  Our birds have been specially bred for releases.  
How late in the day can the doves be released?
The distance of the release from home will determine the latest time possible for the release. The doves need enough time to safely arrive home before dark. Two hours before sunset is a good rule of thumb.
When should the doves be released?
This is completely up to you. However, since the doves cannot fly at night, your release must be timed to happen approximately 2 hours before dusk, to allow the birds time to fly home.
How many birds can I have released?
You many have as many birds released as you want, providing we can accommodate a large quantity on the date of your event. Of course the more birds released, the more spectacular the effect.
Am I responsible if any birds are lost?
Not at all. We have spent a lot of time in training our birds to return home. It is very rare for them to not come back, or get separated if in a group.
What if there is bad weather?
We will not release the doves in bad weather: rain, snow, wind, or excessive heat. Due to the seasonally cold Michigan winter weather, our dove releases are only performed during the months of May through September. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
Are they clean?
Extremely. They are refrigerator white, and they're bathed before each release.    

I hope this clarifies this matter. You only need to watch for the sun to set completely and not for complete darkness. Keep Shabbat the way Yahweh proves in Scripture and not by the mouth of man’s opinions. 

 In Yahshua’s Name,

Yahshua ARIYL HaKohen