Shabbat Nachamu for Hebrew Year 5993 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 2231 | 13 Av 5991 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2232 | 16 Av 5992 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2233 | 11 Av 5993 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2234 | 13 Av 5994 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2235 | 16 Av 5995 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2236 | 11 Av 5996 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2237 | 13 Av 5997 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2238 | 16 Av 5998 |
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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