Shabbat Nachamu

The Shabbat after Tisha B'Av is called Shabbat Nachamu after the Haftara which is read:

"Nachamu, Nachamu ami - be comforted, be comforted, my people..." (Yeshaya 40)

Why is the word Nachamu repeated?

 

To offer consolation for each of the Temples which were destroyed. In this chapter, the prophet describes the Ultimate Redemption which we have yet to experience.

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