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Asarah B’Tevet (Judaism)

Tenth of Tevet

Festival of Lights commemorating the rededication of Second Holy Temple in Jerusalem at time of Maccabean Revolt.

Celebrates the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings and the beginning of a new cycle (work is prohibited).

Marks the end of Sukkot (work prohibited).

The Feast of the Tabernacles or Booths and Harvest festival (work is prohibited for the first two days).

Day of Atonement (Fasting and work prohibited).

* Work restricted.

Beginning of the Jewish Year and High Holy Days. * Work is restricted.