Asara B’Tevet 1879 / עֲשָׂרָה בְּטֵבֵת 5640
Fast commemorating the siege of Jerusalem ✡️
Asara B’Tevet for Hebrew Year 5640 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 1876 (5636) | 10 Tevet 5636 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1876 (5637) | 10 Tevet 5637 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1877 (5638) | 10 Tevet 5638 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1879 (5639) | 10 Tevet 5639 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1879 (5640) | 10 Tevet 5640 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1880 (5641) | 10 Tevet 5641 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1882 (5642) | 10 Tevet 5642 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1882 (5643) | 10 Tevet 5643 |
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)
The Jewish Holidays
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