Shabbat Nachamu for Hebrew Year 5980 begins at sundown on and ends at nightfall 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 2218 | 16 Av 5978 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2219 | 11 Av 5979 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2220 | 13 Av 5980 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2221 | 15 Av 5981 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2222 | 11 Av 5982 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2223 | 11 Av 5983 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2224 | 15 Av 5984 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2225 | 16 Av 5985 |
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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