Shabbat Nachamu for Hebrew Year 5544 began on and ended on .
Shabbat Nachamu (“Sabbath of comfort” שבת נחמו) takes its name from the haftarah from the Book of Isaiah 40:1-26 that speaks of comforting the Jewish people for their suffering. It is the first of seven haftarahs of consolation read over the seven weeks leading up to Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Shabbat Nachamu falls immediately after Tisha B’Av, and communities traditionally celebrate with singing, dancing, and festive meals.
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| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabbat Nachamu 1782 | 16 Av 5542 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 1783 | 11 Av 5543 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 1784 | 13 Av 5544 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 1785 | 16 Av 5545 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 1786 | 11 Av 5546 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 1787 | 13 Av 5547 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 1788 | 13 Av 5548 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 1789 | 16 Av 5549 |
Torah Portion: Parashat Vaetchanan · Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11
Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1-26 · 26 p’sukim
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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