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Fast of Ṭevet

Judaism
Also known as: ʿAsara be-Ṭevet

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    Jewish religious year

    • In Jewish religious year: Months and notable days

      … Hanukkah (Feast of Dedication) begins Ṭevet (December–January) 2–3 Hanukkah ends 10 ʿAsara be-Tevet (Fast of Tevet 10) Shevaṭ (January–February) 15 Ṭu bi-Shevaṭ (15th of Shevaṭ: New Year for Trees) Adar (February–March) 13 Taʾanit Esther (Fast of Esther)

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    • In Jewish religious year: The five fasts

      ʿAsara be-Ṭevet (Fast of Ṭevet 10) commemorates the beginning of the siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylonia, in 588 bce.

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