Asara B’Tevet 1779 / עֲשָׂרָה בְּטֵבֵת 5540
Fast commemorating the siege of Jerusalem ✡️
Asara B’Tevet for Hebrew Year 5540 occurred on .
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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asara B’Tevet 1776 (5536) | 10 Tevet 5536 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1776 (5537) | 10 Tevet 5537 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1778 (5538) | 10 Tevet 5538 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1778 (5539) | 10 Tevet 5539 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1779 (5540) | 10 Tevet 5540 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1781 (5541) | 10 Tevet 5541 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1781 (5542) | 10 Tevet 5542 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1782 (5543) | 10 Tevet 5543 |
Tanakh
Asara B’Tevet
/ עֲשָׂרָה בְּטֵבֵת
Torah Portion: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10
- 1: Exodus 32:11-14 · 4 p’sukim
- 2: Exodus 34:1-3 · 3 p’sukim
- 3: Exodus 34:4-10 · 7 p’sukim
Asara B’Tevet (Mincha)
/ עֲשָׂרָה בְּטֵבֵת מִנחָה
Torah Portion: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10
- 1: Exodus 32:11-14 · 4 p’sukim
- 2: Exodus 34:1-3 · 3 p’sukim
- 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
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
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