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Although the Tenth of Tevet is an annual observance on the Jewish calendar, its placement around the end of the Gregorian calendar year means that in some Gregorian years, there is no observance of the fast, while in other years, the fast is observed twice. Thus, the Tenth of Tevet did not occur at all in 2019.
Dec 18, 2015 · Art by Sefira Lightstone. The 10th of Tevet (known as Asarah B'Tevet) is observed as a day of fasting, mourning and repentance. We refrain from food and drink from daybreak to nightfall, and add Selichot (penitential prayers) and other special supplements to our prayers. The fast ends at nightfall, or as soon as you see three medium-sized stars ...
- It Marks the Start of the Babylonian Siege. The 10th of Tevet (known as Asara B’Tevet in Hebrew) is a fast day, marking the day (in the year 3336 from Creation, or 425 BCE) when the troops of Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia surrounded Jerusalem, beginning a 30-month siege, which ended with the destruction of the city, the ruin of the Holy Temple, and death and enslavement of many of her citizens.
- The Date Was Recorded by Ezekiel. Ezekiel tells us: “The word of the L‑rd came to me in the ninth year,1 in the tenth month, on the tenth of the month, saying: ‘Son of man, write for yourself the name of the day, this very day; the king of Babylon has besieged Jerusalem on this very day.’ ”
- The Fast Is Listed by Zechariah. The Prophet Zechariah records the following message he received from G‑d: The fast of the fourth [month], the fast of the fifth [month], the fast of the seventh [month], and the fast of the tenth [month] shall be for the house of Judah for joy and happiness . . .”
- We Fast From Daylight to Nightfall. Like 17 Tammuz, the Fast of Gedaliah (3 Tishrei) and the Fast of Esther (13 Adar), this fast begins at dawn and concludes at nightfall, when three medium-sized stars appear in the sky.
Jan 3, 2023 · The 10th of Tevet is considered to be one of the minor fast days. As such, it follows similar rules. ... This itself is a very rare occurrence, though it last happened in 2020 and will happen ...
Dec 22, 2020 · The 10th of the month of Tevet has been a day of fasting for Jews for more than 2,500 years. The mention of the tragedy of this day goes farther back than any other Jewish fast, with the exception ...
Dec 14, 2021 · Here is a rundown for what you need to know about its history, its rules and when it starts and ends. December 14, 2021, marks the Jewish fast day known as the 10th of Tevet (Asara B'Tevet in ...
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Dec 21, 2023 · In case of abuse, Report this post. Tomorrow we will observe the fast of asara b’Tevet the tenth day of Tevet. This fast day is one of the four fasts that the prophet Zechariah announced to the ...
