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Shabbat Naḥamu

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Shabbat Naḥamu is the Sabbath that immediately follows the 9th of Av, a fast day in Judaism that commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples. The name "Naḥamu" comes from the Hebrew word for "comfort," as the Haftarah reading for this Sabbath begins with the verse, "Comfort, comfort my people" (Isaiah 40:1). This reading marks the beginning of a series of Sabbaths that focus on consolation and hope after the period of mourning. It is a time for spiritual renewal and a reminder of God's enduring covenant with the Jewish people.12

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