'Asara be-Tevet (In Judaism

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• Judaism — /jooh dee iz euhm, day , deuh /, n. 1. the monotheistic religion of the Jews, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the precepts of the Old Testament and in the teachings and commentaries of the rabbis as found chiefly in the… …   Universalium

• Tevet — ; from Akkadian ṭebētu ) is the fourth month of the civil year and the tenth month of the ecclesiastical year on the Hebrew calendar. It follows Kislev and precedes Shevat. It is a winter month of 29 days. Tevet usually occurs in December–January …   Wikipedia

• Tenth of Tevet — ( he. עשרה בטבת, Asara BeTevet ), the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Tevet, is a minor fast day in Judaism. It falls out either seven or eight days after the conclusion of Hannukah, depending on whether Rosh Chodesh of Tevet that year is… …   Wikipedia

• Jewish religious year — Introduction       the cycle of Sabbaths and holidays that are commonly observed by the Jewish religious community and officially in Israel by the Jewish secular community as well. The Sabbath and festivals (feast) are bound to the Jewish… …   Universalium

• Ta'anit — A ta anit or taanis is a fast in Judaism. A Jewish fast may have one or more purposes, including: *A tool for repentance *An expression of mourning * Supplication, such as the Fast of Esther or a Ta anit Halom (fast over a disturbing… …   Wikipedia

• Fasting — is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. An absolute fast is normally defined as abstinence from all food and liquid for a defined period, usually a single day (24 hours), or… …   Wikipedia