Asara B’Tevet 1494 / עֲשָׂרָה בְּטֵבֵת 5255

Fast commemorating the siege of Jerusalem ✡️

Asara B’Tevet for Hebrew Year 5255 occurred on Sunday, 16 December 1494.

Tenth of Tevet (Hebrew: עשרה בטבת, Asarah BeTevet), the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Tevet, is a minor fast day in Judaism. The fast commemorates the siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylonia. Like other minor fasts, Asara B’Tevet begins at dawn (first light) and ends at nightfall (full dark).

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Dates for Asara B’Tevet

Tanakh

Asara B’Tevet / עֲשָׂרָה בְּטֵבֵת
Sunday, 16 December 1494 / 10 Tevet 5255

Torah Portion: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10

1. 1: Exodus 32:11-14 · 4 p’sukim
2. 2: Exodus 34:1-3 · 3 p’sukim
3. 3: Exodus 34:4-10 · 7 p’sukim

Asara B’Tevet (Mincha) / עֲשָׂרָה בְּטֵבֵת מִנחָה
Sunday, 16 December 1494 / 10 Tevet 5255

Torah Portion: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10

1. 1: Exodus 32:11-14 · 4 p’sukim
2. 2: Exodus 34:1-3 · 3 p’sukim
3. maf: Exodus 34:4-10 · 7 p’sukim

Haftarah: Isaiah 55:6-56:8 · 16 p’sukim

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)

Rabbi Michael Strassfeld

Tanakh: The Holy Scriptures (paid link)

Jewish Publication Society

Sefaria Tanakh

Sefaria.org

“Tenth of Tevet” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia

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