Shabbat Nachamu for Hebrew Year 6742 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 2980 | 16 Av 6740 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2981 | 13 Av 6741 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2982 | 15 Av 6742 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2983 | 16 Av 6743 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2984 | 11 Av 6744 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2985 | 13 Av 6745 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2986 | 16 Av 6746 | ||
| Shabbat Nachamu 2987 | 11 Av 6747 |
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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