Asara B’Tevet 1979 / עֲשָׂרָה בְּטֵבֵת 5740
Fast commemorating the siege of Jerusalem ✡️
Asara B’Tevet for Hebrew Year 5740 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 1976 (5737) | 10 Tevet 5737 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1977 (5738) | 10 Tevet 5738 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1979 (5739) | 10 Tevet 5739 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1979 (5740) | 10 Tevet 5740 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1980 (5741) | 10 Tevet 5741 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1982 (5742) | 10 Tevet 5742 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1982 (5743) | 10 Tevet 5743 | ||
| Asara B’Tevet 1983 (5744) | 10 Tevet 5744 |
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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