Asara B’Tevet 1979 / עֲשָׂרָה בְּטֵבֵת 5739

Fast commemorating the siege of Jerusalem ✡️

Asara B’Tevet for Hebrew Year 5739 occurred on Tuesday, 9 January 1979.

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 in 587 BCE, which ultimately led to the destruction of Solomon’s Temple and the Babylonian exile of the Jewish people. Unlike most minor fast days that are postponed when they fall on Friday, Asara B’Tevet is observed even on the Friday preceding Shabbat.

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Dates for Asara B’Tevet

Tanakh

Asara B’Tevet / עֲשָׂרָה בְּטֵבֵת
Tuesday, 9 January 1979 / 10 Tevet 5739

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 (מִנְחָה)
Tuesday, 9 January 1979 / 10 Tevet 5739

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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