Shabbat Nachamu for Hebrew Year 6670 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 2908 | 16 Av 6668 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2909 | 16 Av 6669 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2910 | 13 Av 6670 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2911 | 15 Av 6671 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2912 | 16 Av 6672 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2913 | 11 Av 6673 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2914 | 15 Av 6674 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2915 | 16 Av 6675 |
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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